The bargaining committees for Carleton University and CUPE 2424, the union representing over 1,000 administrative, technical, and library workers, will commence collective bargaining on August 23, 2023. This round of bargaining is aimed at achieving a renewal agreement, for the current collective agreement which expired on June 30, 2023.
Jerrett Clark, President, Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 2424
“We are looking forward to meeting with the University’s team and beginning the hard work of negotiating our next contract. We believe there is common ground to be found in our mutual interests and shared commitment to the institution as a place to learn and work. We are dedicated to negotiating in good faith and with respect toward a settlement that reflects the realities of modern work and life in the post-secondary sector, and at Carleton.”
Lorraine Dyke, Vice-President (Finance and Administration)
“Carleton University deeply values the important work of all CUPE 2424 members and the critical role they play in the success of our University community. Our goal is to achieve a negotiated agreement that both reflects our commitment to these employees and the current post-secondary environment in the province. We look forward to continuing to meet and work with CUPE 2424’s bargaining team over the coming months.”
The parties are scheduled to meet on the following dates: August 23, August 25, September 13, September 15, September 26, October 12, October 18 and October 19, 2023.