The Racial Justice Committee (RJC) is your hub for solidarity, action, and change within CUPE 2424. We exist to support racialized members, empower union leaders, and challenge systemic racism at Carleton University and beyond.
Through education, advocacy, and real community connection, we’re building something bigger than policy—we’re building power. We host workshops, lead conversations, organize events, and create space for the voices that need to be heard loudest.
Our work is rooted in intersectionality—because your race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, and identity aren’t separate struggles. They’re interconnected, and so is our fight for justice.
This is about more than meetings. This is about movement.
Our Vision
We’re not here to tinker around the edges. We’re here to dismantle systemic racism—in our union, our workplace, our community.
We envision a future where racialized, marginalized, and Indigenous members aren’t just included—they’re centered. Where your voice doesn’t just get heard, it shapes decisions. Where respect isn’t performative, it’s structural.
We’re building toward equity that’s lived, not just written. A workplace culture where anti-racism isn’t a workshop topic—it’s the foundation. Where fairness, dignity, and justice aren’t aspirations, they’re non-negotiables.
That’s the world we’re organizing for. Join us.
✊ Our Mission
The Racial Justice Committee fights for the rights, needs, and dignity of racialized members within CUPE 2424 and across Carleton University. Here’s how we do it:
- 📚 We educate. Through workshops, hard conversations, and accessible resources on anti-racism, equity, and solidarity.
- 📢 We advocate. We bring member concerns to the table—loudly—and challenge the systems that create barriers to inclusion.
- 🤝 We organize. Building community through programming, events, and ongoing dialogue about race, power, and justice.
- 🌈 We honor intersectionality. Your identity is complex. So is our solidarity. We fight for all of you—race, gender, sexuality, ability, and beyond.
This work isn’t optional. It’s urgent.
📅 RJC Events Calendar
Mark your calendar. Show up. Get involved.
Our calendar includes:
- CUPE 2424 actions—workshops, protests, panel discussions, and more
- Days that matter—Black History Month, Indigenous Peoples Day, and other moments we honor and organize around
- Community programming—anti-racism education, storytelling, and collective action
🎙️ Listen. Learn. Unlearn.
The Second Look Podcast digs into powerful stories, complex/untold histories, and uncomfortable truths. Tune in.
Meet the Committee
Committee Members:
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Femi Ajidahun
Katie Aryes
Helena Bandayrel
Payal Chadha
Jerrett Clark (Ex Officio)
Shaundel Dottin-Agim
Adane Fufa
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Temi Guoti
priya kumar
Ahmed Minhas
Stenley Philippe
Kaite Ransom
Sarah Ripley Phulesar (Ex Officio)
Rizwaan Zahid
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Want to join us? We’re finalizing membership details, but don’t wait—reach out now or subscribe to our newsletter to stay in the loop.
Join Committee💭 Monthly Committee Reflection
Accountability matters. Each month, we pause to reflect on our progress, wrestle with challenges, and listen to what members are telling us.
This work evolves—and so do we.
Read our latest reflection: [Link to latest monthly reflection]
📚 Resources for the Work
Education is resistance. Here are tools to keep learning and organizing:
- 🎧 The Second Look Podcast – Deep dives into race, justice, and identity
- 🎧 CUPE Cast – Workers’ rights meet racial justice in the labour movement
- 📄 CUPE’s Anti-Racism Strategy – National framework for racial equity
- 📋 Anti-Racism Organizational Action Plan (AROAP) – Blueprint for anti-racist structures
- 🎧 Telling Our Twisted Histories (CBC) – Reclaiming marginalized stories
- 🎧 Inappropriate Questions (CBC) – Unpacking race and identity
- 🎧 RJC Lighthouse Podcast – Amplifying underrepresented voices
- 🛠️ CUPE 2424 Social Justice Toolkit – Practical tools for action and education
Bookmark these. Share them. Use them.
✉️ Stay Connected: Subscribe to Our Newsletter
Don’t miss out. Get monthly updates on RJC initiatives, event highlights, new resources, and opportunities to take action.
This isn’t just another newsletter—it’s your link to a community organizing for real change.
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Subscribe Now📞 Get in Touch
Questions? Ideas? Ready to get involved?
We want to hear from you—whether you’re interested in joining the committee, attending events, or sharing your story.
Email: rjc@cupe2424.ca
Phone: 613-520-2424
Solidarity means showing up. Let’s connect.