The Communiqué: Volume 47, No. 9 February 14th, 2025

In This Issue:

Bargaining News
2025 CUASA Steering Committee – Nominations Open
Caucus Events
Calls
Updates from CAUT
Other News and Events

Bargaining News

Deadline Extension – Bargaining Priorities Survey – February 21^st 5pm.

Nearly half of members have filled out the survey to date! Because we hope to hear from as many of you as possible are keeping the link open for another week. Consultation with CUASA’s membership is a crucial component of the work of the Negotiating Team. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey.

As we enter a new stage of bargaining the Negotiating Team needs to be able to clearly articulate the current priorities and positions of the membership on key bargaining issues to both the Employer and conciliator.

The Bargaining Priorities Survey is confidential and open to all CUASA members.

Visit CUASA’s new FAQ page for more information on bargaining and the upcoming strike vote. The page is updated regularly with the new questions you send.

2025 CUASA Steering Committee Elections – Nominations Open

We are now accepting nominations for the Steering Committee for terms beginning on July 1, 2025.

The Steering Committee helps to set direction for the union and administers Association policies. This committee meets once a month during the academic year, typically on Thursday afternoons, and roles on this Committee typically include teaching releases in exchange for your service.

Nominations are now open for the following positions whose term of two years has expired (click on the position title to view the description):

The deadline for nominations is Friday, April 25, at 4:30pm. All nominations must be made using the form found here. All nomination forms must include the signatures of the nominee and two Association members as nominators. Please send completed forms to [email protected].

If you have any questions about the positions or the process, please contact Executive Director Jaye Horton.

Caucus Events

“Lean on Me” 2SLGBTQIA+ Pride Caucus Solidarity Skate

All are welcome! Join us on Sunday, February 23rd at 1pm on the Rideau Canal Skateway to make friends, build community, and show up for one another. We’ll meet up in the picnic table area between the Holmwood and 5th Avenue entrances to the canal. This location offers universal access ramps, washrooms, skate rentals, first aid, and concessions. Skating welcome but not required. Please contact CUASA’s Equity & Member Services Officer Max López for more information.

Calls

Join Carleton’s Senate – Call for Faculty

The Call for Nominations for faculty members to serve on the Senate for a three-year term starting July 1, is now open.

The Senate is the highest academic body in the university. It governs academic matters and makes decisions that are highly significant to faculty members including the approval of new programs and curricula revision. To exercise its powers, the Senate has 10 standing committees and one appeals board. Additionally, two elected members of Senate serve on the Board of Governors.

This opportunity is open to full-time faculty at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Full Professor level. Faculty members can either self-nominate or be nominated by a colleague. Each nomination must be supported by three other faculty members. Please Visit the Senate website for more information. The nomination deadline is Feb. 28.

Faculties with Senate openings:

Faculty of Public and Global Affairs
Faculty of Engineering and Design
Sprott School of Business
Faculty of Science
School of Computer Science

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Founders Award – Call for Nominations

The Board of Governors has announced that nominations are now open for Carleton’s Founders Award! The award celebrates individuals who have significantly advanced Carleton through their dedication, generosity, and commitment.

For more information on eligibility or to nominate someone you know, visit the CU Board website. The deadline for nomination is March 21, 2025.

Updates from CAUT

EDI: Under attack or empowered? In November 2024, the House of Commons Standing Committee on Science and Research held a session questioning the value of equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in the research granting ecosystem in Canada. … Read the full article from CAUT.

President’s message / Finding common ground in collegial governance. In recent years, numerous incidents have arisen where faculty and institutional relations have sharply diverged. Inquiries and reports into these events have emphasized the positive obligation to protect academic freedom and a similar onus to promote collegial governance … Read the full article from CAUT.

CAUT kickstarts Unlock Education campaign. With a federal election likely this spring, CAUT has officially launched its Unlock Education campaign. Read related articles in CAUT’s February Bulletin.

Other News and Events

Film Screening with Reception & Discussion.

SINGING BACK THE BUFFALO Featuring Filmmaker Tasha Hubbard with Elder Barbara Dumont Hill. Moderator Duncan McCue.

February 24^th | Mackenzie Hall 3380 | 5:30-8:30 PM. Free and open to all! Room is accessible to wheelchairs. Sponsored by Carleton University Centre for Indigenous Support and Community Engagement.

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African Heritage Month – Dalhousie Faculty Association.

Locating Canada in the Global Reparations Movement.

DFA Member Dr. Chevy Eugene

February 25, 2025 at 1:00 pm (Atlantic Standard Time),

The Caribbean ambassador for the Pan-African Council, Dr. Eugene’s research argues for a decolonial and holistic undertaking of reparations in Canada by connecting the contemporary manifestations of anti-Black systemic racism to transatlantic slavery.

For the MS Teams Link, please contact DFA Communications Officer, [email protected]

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Celebrating Black History Month: Dinner & Discussion. In celebration of Black History Month, CUPE 2424’s Racial Justice Committee invites you to a special session featuring Dr. Amina Mire, who will be presenting her groundbreaking research on the Globalization of the Skin-Whitening Industry. This presentation will explore the historical and contemporary practices surrounding skin-whitening technologies, tracing their roots from colonial encounters to modern-day global marketing strategies.

Thursday February 20^th, 2025. Paterson Hall.

Dinner 4:45PM – 5:15PM. Presentation 5:15PM – 6:30PM

Dr. Mire’s new book, From Antebellum Light-Skinned Slaves to the Globalization of Skin-Whitening Biotechnology, will be highlighted during the discussion. Registration required. Building accessibility & gender- inclusive/accessible washrooms