Welcome to CUPE Local 4600

Welcome to CUPE Local 4600

The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 4600 Representing Teaching Assistants (Unit 1) and Contract Instructors (Unit 2) at Carleton University

TA Advance

An advance of up to $500 is available during the first half of the first month of each semester (September, January, and May) to partially compensate for the lack of a paycheque in the middle of those months (a double paycheque is issued by the university at the end of those months). To apply for the advance, download the following form, fill it out and return it to Grad Studies, 512 Tory by Friday, January 8, 2010 at 4:30 pm. [Jan 12, 2009 03:34 PM]

Hassan Diab dismissal: CUPE 4600 asks President Runte to justify University's actions

Dear President Runte; The executive of CUPE 4600 is extremely concerned upon learning of the sudden dismissal of one of our members, Hassan Diab. We are alarmed that he was fired after he had already commenced his contract... [Jul 29, 2009 11:44 PM]

Human Rights in the Philippines: A Worker-to-Worker Solidiarity Exchange

CUPE Local 4600, in partnership with the Ontario Committee for Human Rights in the Philippines (OCHRP), has received funding from the CUPE National Global Justice Fund for a project entitled, “Defend Human Rights in the Philippines: A Worker-to-Worker Solidarity Exchange”. Learn more... [Mar 13, 2009 01:20 PM]

Fall Tuition Rebates 2005 and 2008

The tuition rebate broken down by program and by Graduate (Domestic), Graduate (International), Undergraduate (Domestic), and Undergraduate (International). [Jan 13, 2009 05:43 PM]

Panel Discussion: Students United to Prevent a TA Strike

What is at stake for the students who are TA's at Carleton University and how we can avoid a strike.

When: January 13, 2009 (7:19 PM)

Location: Azrieli Theatre

[Jan 13, 2009 04:54 PM]

Students United to Prevent a TA strike: Frequently Asked Questions

Nobody at Carleton wants a strike, including TAs and their union, CUPE 4600.

A strike can be averted immediately if the administration drops the demand that would cut the take-home pay of TAs, both graduate and undergraduate. The administration refuses to discuss other matters at the bargaining table until the union agrees to this demand.

This is irresponsible on the part of the administration which has the duty to ensure that Carleton students receive the education they are paying for. It is also unfair to teaching assistants whose wages only account for 5.5 percent of the Carleton University budget. There is no reason for the administration to cut pay for TAs who already earn well below the poverty line.

[Jan 13, 2009 05:15 PM]