Communications Committee

Shall consist of appointed members from the general membership. The committee has three functions. First, to plan, organize and promote regular vehicles of communication whereby the Union may advise the membership of pertinent developments and matters of general interest. Second, to respond to and determine the educational needs of the membership. Lastly, to plan and coordinate union events and activities to promote community-building and mobilization. The Chair of the committee is a voting member of the Executive Board.

Chair: Amanda Wright

Members:

  • Ahmed Minhas
  • Alparslan Ozturk
  • Ankit Vig
  • Greg Allison
  • Jerrett Clark (Ex Officio)
  • Nadi Danilova
  • Paul Smith
  • Ryan Rahimijafari
  • Sarah Ripley Phulesar (Ex Officio)
  • Shaundel Dottin-Agim
  • Uzma Khan

Disability Actions Committee

Shall consist of appointed members from the general membership who self-identify as having disabilities, whether physical, sensory or mental, either permanent or temporary in duration. It shall be responsible for determining and responding to the needs of members with disabilities with respect to promoting best practices for access and full inclusion in the workplace (prevention and removal of barriers for members with disabilities). The committee will plan, organize and promote the necessary activities toward this end. The committee will also identify current and emerging issues for workers with disabilities and build awareness and understanding of the impact illness and disability have in the workplace. The committee will work cooperatively with other committees to gather and disseminate information about rehabilitation, duty to accommodate, and disability management.

Chair/Co-Chair(s): Vacant

Members:

  • Elise Durand (on leave)
  • Jerrett Clark (Ex Officio)
  • Kat Wong
  • Laura Brawn
  • Sarah Ripley Phulesar (Ex Officio)
  • Sonja Koster

Elections Committee

The Elections Committee shall consist of a Chief Election Officer/Chair and appointed members of the general membership. Electoral Officers shall not be a candidate in any election over which they preside. The committee will include members of the Local Union who are neither Officers nor candidates for office. The Chief Election Officer/Chair shall be responsible for the issuing and receiving of nomination ballots to and from the membership with support from the Union Office.

Chair: Charles Singh

Members:

  • Jessica Morrow

Grievance Committee

Shall consist of at least five (5) appointed members of the general membership. The function of this Committee shall be to ensure that the provisions of the collective agreement are enforced in a fair and equitable manner through the provisions of the grievance procedure. The Chair of the committee is a voting member of the Executive Board.

Chair: Lenore Gale

Members:

  • Alex Loupova
  • Jerrett Clark (Ex Officio)
  • Sarah Ripley Phulesar (Ex Officio)
  • Sheilagh Irwin Lock
  • Temi Guoti

Health and Safety Committee

Shall consist of a minimum of three appointed members of the general membership in addition to the Chair. Every attempt should be made to have representation from various areas of campus. The Joint Health & Safety Committee meetings shall be attended by members of the Health and Safety Committee. The Chair of the committee is a voting member of the Executive Board.

Chair: Gabriel Miranda Pires

Members:

  • Andrew Yuill, FASS (JHSC)
  • Graham Galway (JHSC)
  • Jerrett Clark (Ex Officio)
  • Sarah Gay, Conference Services (JHSC)
  • Sarah Ripley Phulesar (Ex Officio)

Jobs Committee

Shall consist of a minimum of (5) appointed members of the general membership. This Committee shall be responsible for dealing with issues related to job evaluation, pay equity and redeployment.

Co-Chairs: Jessica Morrow & Ryan Taylor

Members:

  • Gabe Miranda Pires
  • Jerrett Clark (Ex Officio)
  • Sarah Ripley Phulesar (Ex Officio)
  • Shaundel Dottin-Agim
  • Amanda Wright
  • Tai Zimmer

Racial Justice Committee

The Racial Justice Committee (RJC) is a resource hub for racialized members, union leaders, and the Carleton community on equity, diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism practice and education. The RJC, in conjunction with other union committees, hosts and consults and programming, facilitates community education, and provides advocacy for racialized members. The RJC Chair is a standing member of the CUPE 2424 Executive Board and seeks to ensure diverse representation and to challenge bias in union decision-making

Learn more about the Racial Justice Committee on the RJC Page!

Chair:  June Creighton Payne (interim)

Members:

  • Adane Fufa
  • Ahmed Minhas
  • Femi Ajidahun
  • Helena Bandayrel
  • Jerrett Clark (Ex Officio)
  • Katie Aryes
  • Kaite Ransom
  • Payal Chadha
  • Priya Kumar
  • Sarah Ripley Phulesar (Ex Officio)
  • Shaundel Dottin-Agim
  • Stenley Philippe
  • Temi Guoti

Retired Members Association

The Retired Members Association will be responsible for mobilizing retiring and retired members, enhancing institutional memory, engaging in activism, and ensuring the participation of retired members for the good and welfare of its members, and the Local.

Learn more about the Retired Members Association here!