Core Points - The federal union representing Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) employees has launched an online campaign condemning significant layoffs by the government [1] - The union claims that the reduction of approximately 3,300 call center employees last year has led to delays, long wait times, and dropped calls [1] - The union's main goal is to urge the government to stop layoffs, retain call center jobs, and rehire employees due to severely impacted service levels [1][5] Group 1 - The CRA's workforce has grown from nearly 44,000 in 2019 to about 59,000 by 2024, but is projected to decrease to approximately 52,500 by 2025 [4][6] - The union highlights that the government is attempting to reduce employee numbers to pre-pandemic levels, despite a continued shortage of staff at CRA [5] - The union is collaborating with the Public Service Alliance of Canada to encourage the public to contact their MPs regarding service complaints and share their experiences [5] Group 2 - The federal government has mandated most departments and agencies to cut project spending by 15% by 2028-29 [6] - The CRA's departmental plan for 2025-26 indicates a reduction in full-time employees from 50,804 in 2025-26 to 47,732 by 2027-28, primarily due to funding cuts [6] - The union anticipates more layoffs later this year, potentially affecting permanent employees in other CRA departments [5]
加拿大税务局CRA大幅裁员6500人 工会急了
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-08-23 03:40