Who we are
Local 4600 of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE 4600), represents all Teaching Assistants, internally-funded Research Assistants, and Contract Instructors at Carleton University. It is the largest union on campus, with nearly 3000 members.
If you are a CUPE 4600 member and are looking for assistance, please contact us at info@cupe4600.ca.
CUPE 4600 members are organized into two distinct units. Unit 1 includes Teaching Assistants and Internally-Funded Research Assistants, while Unit 2 includes all Contract Instructors. Both units have distinct Collective Agreements, which are bargained at the same time, by two separate bargaining teams.
Latest news
In Remembrance of Kevin Partridge
CUPE 4600 is saddened to share the news of the sudden passing of our past president, Kevin Partridge. The union will remember Kevin as being exceptionally dedicated to the local, serving as Unit 1 Chief Steward, then as union President. Kevin was a member of our executive board for nearly a decade, taking the local
Local 4600 at the CUPE Ontario Convention
From May 28th to 31st, our President Ryan Conrad and Vice-President Internal Maria Vorobeva attended the CUPE Ontario Convention. It was an opportunity for our team to meet with the leadership of other CUPE locals across the province. During the convention we learned about common issues affecting all locals within Ontario such as the impact
Applying to the Hardship Fund
Per our last news post re: the Joint Statement by the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 4600, and Carleton University, The University has created a new Hardship Fund for Union members who, at the time of application by the member, are facing urgent and current special circumstances resulting in immediate financial instability or hardship.