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
Contract Instructor Cuts in the News
FROM THE ARTICLE BY GABRIELLE HUSTON: Carleton University is planning to slash its contract instructor workforce in half as it deals with a $32-million deficit, much to the dismay of the instructors’ union. At a meeting on April 29, the university’s board of governors approved its 2025-26 budget, which saw its financial shortfall grow by $6 million
Introducing the 2025-2026 CUPE 4600 Executive Board
The voting period for the executive board elections has concluded. Congratulations to the members who were acclaimed or elected to their board positions. Your 2025-2026 Executive board takes office on May 1st, and will be comprised of the following members: President: Ryan Conrad VP Internal: Maria Vorobeva VP External: Aseel Qazzaz Secretary Treasurer: Dani Reimer
Update to Members Regarding CI Cuts
Dear Contract Instructors, This message is an update to Unit 2 members regarding the so-called financial crisis at Carleton, its likely impact on our members, and the Union’s responses and actions to date. By way of preface, we acknowledge that universities across the country, and here in Ontario specifically, are facing economic challenges for a