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
We’re Hiring!
CUPE 4600 is hiring a third Staff Member for the role of Mobilization Coordinator. Don’t fret!–our current Staff Members are sticking around, but are shuffling roles over the summer. If you or anyone you know might be a good fit, feel free to apply and/or share in your networks. See below for the job details.
Annual General Meeting!
APRIL 12, 2:30pm ONLINE The AGM is open to all members, and is the meeting where we elect our executive board and council, approve our upcoming year’s budget, choose our priorities for the year, and reflect on the past year. The AGM is also where we award the Stuart Ryan Solidarity Award, which highlights the
Upcoming events (week of March 18th)
Upcoming meeting and events that may be of interest for CUPE 4600 members General Membership Meeting – Mar 21 Bargaining Research Committee (Unit 1) – Mar 19 Strike Anniversary event – March 27 Israeli Apartheid Week – March 18-28 Collective Agreements available on our website Annual General Meeting – New Date TBA soon! Hassan Diab