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CUPE 2424 Communications on Carleton University Finances
Dear members,
In light of the university’s recent communication regarding its financial situation, we want to provide you with an update from CUPE 2424.
Our CUPE 2424 President and VP Internal, along with representatives from other professional services Locals (CUPE 910, 3778) and our CUPE National Servicing Representative met with the university this week to discuss their financial challenges. During the meeting, we received more detailed information about the University’s finances and factors contributing to the challenges. We proposed that the University ought to offer information sessions to provide the same details to the broader University community. We also requested, and the Employer has agreed, to present the information to our entire Executive Board next week to give the Union another opportunity to better understand the situation and to raise questions and concerns on behalf of our members.
At this time, the university has indicated that widespread layoffs are not part of their current plans to address their financial issues. Instead, they intend to focus on other cost-containment measures, some of which are expected to be shared with staff in the upcoming week. The Collective Agreement also provides some additional protection for members against job-loss where it stipulates that “There shall be no lay-off from the bargaining unit until a reasonable attempt has been made to make the necessary reductions in the work force through attrition…”.
We caution members against listening to rumors or speculation about potential impacts. CUPE 2424 will continue to monitor the situation closely and will provide further updates as soon as new information becomes available.
We also encourage members to take part in the consultation process. You can submit your ideas or concerns directly through the Provost’s website at https://carleton.ca/provost/budget/. If you’d like to share your submission with CUPE 2424 as well, please send a copy to cupe2424@carleton.ca. Please note that sharing your ideas with CUPE is entirely voluntary and separate from the university’s own consultation process, and will help us better understand your perspectives and amplify your voices in our dealings with the university.
Thank you for your engagement and solidarity. We will continue to keep you updated as we learn more. Do not hesitate to reach out to your Zone Officer or the CUPE 2424 office if you have questions or concerns.
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