The Communiqué – Volume 47, No. 13. July 29, 2025.
In This Issue:
- Retro Pay
- TA ratios – Correspondence with Deputy Provost Khordoc
- Equity at Carleton – Correspondence with President Tettey and Provost Rankin
- Meet Your New Officers
- Parking Petition
- Ottawa Pride March
- Labour Day March
- Member Conduct Policy
- Accommodations
- OCUFA News
- CUASA Summer Office Hours
Retro Pay Under New Collective Agreement
Pay increases under the new Collective Agreement have been implemented and should be reflected on your July 15th paystub. Amounts include the across-the-board (ATB) and career development increment, (CDI) increases for 2024 and 2025. Members eligible for these increases received retroactive payments to May 1, 2024, and May 1, 2025, respectively. Nominal salaries are also adjusted going forward.
TA Ratios – Correspondence with Deputy Provost Khordoc
CUASA President Dominique Marshall has been in touch with Deputy Provost Khordoc on behalf of our members concerning TA ratios in the upcoming Fall semester. We will keep members informed on any response we receive from the Deputy Provost in future Communiqués.
Equity at Carleton – Correspondence with President Tettey and Provost Rankin
CUASA President Dominique Marshall has been in touch with President Tettey and Provost Rankin regarding equity issues at Carleton raised by our members. You can read the letter here. CUASA is committed to continued work towards a more equitable campus. Please look to future Communiqués for updates.
Meet Your New Officers
Over the Summer, we will introduce the new members of CUASA’s Steering Committee, who began their mandate on July 1, 2025. In this update, we’d like to (re)introduce Anil Varughese who will be serving as CUASA’s Vice President.
Anil is Associate Professor at the School of Public Policy and Administration. One facet of his research focusses on the role of political parties and labor unions in advancing socio-economic equity in the developing world. He has been an engaged member of CUASA, most recently serving a year as the Chair, Grievance Policy & Administration, and on a number of CUASA bodies, such as the CUASA Council, Collective Bargaining Committee, and the Negotiating Team. He is dedicated to ensuring Carleton University remains a fair, welcoming, and caring workplace for all persons.
See Article V of the CUASA Constitution for more information on the role of the Steering Committee.
Parking Petition
CUPE 2424 has launched a petition calling on Carleton University to address the parking rate increases and issues for students and employees. Add your name here.
Ottawa Pride March
CUASA will be marching with the Ottawa and District Labour Council (ODLC) for the 2025 Capital Pride Parade on August 24th! The parade will take place from 1:00 – 4:00 pm, starting at the intersection of Elgin Street & Laurier Street. Please contact [email protected] to RSVP to march with fellow CUASA members! More details regarding when and where to meet will be announced soon.
Labour Day March
CUASA members are urged to join the Ottawa and District Labour Council (ODLC) for a Labour Day March and Picnic – Monday, September 1st, 2025.
The March will leave Ottawa City Hall (Elgin and Lisgar Street) at noon and March to MacNabb Park (Gladstone and Bonson Avenues) for a picnic from 1-4 pm.
This is a free, family friendly event with a barbecue, live music, face painting, a moon bounce and wading pool. The event will take place rain or shine.
The theme this year is: Workers Together: Unions Deliver.
If you would like to help or get involved in the organizing and/or running of the envent call the ODLC at 613-233-7820 x1 or email [email protected].
Member Conduct Policy
CUASA is seeking members to volunteer to be on the roster for the Investigatory or Appeals Councils under the Member Conduct Policy. These Councils works to address allegations of harassment between members and meet as needed.
Members who volunteer will be provided training on how to process and investigate complaints, maintain confidentiality, and ensure procedural fairness during the investigatory and appeals processes.
Please contact CUASA’s Nominations and Elections Chair, Xiao Huang at [email protected] if you are interested in volunteering or if you have any questions.
Accommodations
As the fall semester approaches CUASA would like to remind you to check your “accommodations letter” from your Dean, to know when you must request an accommodation for the next academic year.
Some members might be required to submit an updated functional ability form (FAF) to Human Resources.
Please note, Carleton has implemented three new Functional Ability Forms. Please review these forms and ensure you are using the most up to date form when requesting or updating your accommodation needs.
If you require any assistance with your accommodation or have questions and/or concerns, please reach out to CUASA at [email protected].
OCUFA News
“Ontario universities face funding shifts amid faculty arbitration gains, efficiency mandates, and record local student enrolment” Read the July 2025 OCUFA Report here.
CUASA Summer Hours
August 1 – August 29: Monday – Thursday, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm – Friday, 9:00 am – noon
Statutory Holidays – Office Closed: August 4 and September 1
*Please note that our staff work primarily remotely throughout the year – if you require an in person meeting please contact us at [email protected] to make arrangements.
