Local 4600 of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE 4600), represents all Teaching, Service, and internally-funded Research Assistants, and Contract Instructors at Carleton University. It is the largest union on campus, with over 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
Statement from the CUPE 4600 Board on Bill C-39
On Friday September 23rd, the CUPE National Executive Board “passed a unanimous resolution vowing to defy the Liberal government’s Bill C-39 limiting the constitutional right to strike if it is passed unamended through Parliament.” The Executive Board of CUPE 4600 is proud to stand in solidarity with our union siblings in the federal public service
Welcome to New and Returning Contract Instructors
Welcome (back) Unit 2 members of CUPE 4600, the largest union on campus! As a member of CUPE 4600, you are part of a strong collective of over 3000 education workers who keep the university running. Here are a few things to keep in mind as we start the new academic year. Get to know your
Welcome New and Returning Unit 1 members!
Hello to all TAs, Internally-Funded RAs, and Service Assistants To new members, welcome to CUPE 4600, the largest union on campus. All TAs, Internally-Funded RAs, and Service Assistants are automatically Unit 1 Members of CUPE 4600, you do not need to do anything to sign-up. Important start of term information: Take screenshots of your TA Assignment and Assignment