On December 9, 2024, the Union and the University met with a mediator to
resolve outstanding grievances relating to the Winter 2023 labour disruptions,
the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, exam scheduling, deferred
exams, and two individual Professional Development Fund applications.
The Union and the University are pleased to announce that the foregoing
grievances have now been fully and finally settled without any admission of
liability or wrongdoing by either party.
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.
Members may apply to the Union for financial assistance if they are
experiencing:
(1) Financial hardship including, but not limited to, housing or food insecurity;
(2) Domestic violence and/or abuse, resulting in a need for financial
assistance; or
(3) Situations impacting personal health, psychological, or safety needs,
requiring financial assistance.
The Union and the University are grateful to Arbitrator Mark Wright for his
assistance during mediation.
Signed,
The Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 4600, and Carleton University