CUASA - Carleton U Academic Staff Association

Today! Open House – Member Drop In! Members are invited to drop by for coffee, snacks and conversation with CUASA’s President, members of CUASA staff and your fellow CUASA members. Learn about what your union is working on and share your work experiences on Carleton Campus.

Montreal students, professors, protest Quebec’s Bill 9 - University Affairs universityaffairs.ca/news/montreal-…

David Robinson, ED of the Canadian Association of University Teachers urges, the government to end the horrific ordeal inflicted on Hassan Diab.

Water is a public good, not a profit opportunity. New concerns are being raised in Niagara about legislation that could open the door to water privatization in Ontario. Communities have seen what happens when essential services are handed over to private interests: higher costs, less accountability, and public infrastructure put at risk. Working people should never have to worry about corporations profiting off something as essential as clean drinking water. Hands off our public water. ✊🏽💧 notllocal.com/local-news/nia…

🧵 Yesterday, the Ford government announced their decision to put Conestoga College under a government-appointed administrator – setting dangerous precedent for local democracy, instead of greater transparency and accountability in college governance structures. #ONpoli #OntEd

From conducting ground-breaking research to training a highly skilled workforce, Ontario’s universities play a vital role in leading the province towards economic resilience & innovation. Learn more: youtube.com/watch?v=SaT9tg… #ONpse

"Surely, Canada Strong includes health care, too. Without healthy Canadians, there is no Canada Strong." Research Fellow Dr. Danyaal Raza calls for federal leadership on health care as a nation-building project. 🔗 hilltimes.com/2026/05/06/mar…

OCUFA President Rob Kristofferson on new international student data: "We need robust public funding to get our university system up to [the] level it needs to be, and then we need to think hard about how to re-attract international students" cbc.ca/news/canada/to…

Broadbent Research Fellow & 'Social Democrats of the North' host @DaveMcGrane joins @HillNikki & @TomPark1n to discuss the 'Social Democrats Who Built Canada,' Full @LeftEasttoWest episode 🔗 youtube.com/watch?v=o6OFZX…

"Today it’s no longer enough to argue that the alternative to capitalism, or an alternative to capitalism, is politically feasible. We must argue and convince people that it’s technically possible as well." perspectivesjournal.ca/2026-ellen-mei…

Market concentration in key sectors, including groceries, transportation, and commodity production renders Canada particularly vulnerable to the threat of sellers’ inflation. perspectivesjournal.ca/institutional-…

Indigenous women and girls make up less than 5% of the population, yet nearly 25% of women killed in Canada. This is why we need an Indigenous‑led Red Dress Alert. Lives depend on it. #RedDressDay #MMIWG2S #NoMoreStolenSisters

The Ontario Federation of Labour officers, staff and executive board expresses its unwavering support for education workers as they unite in solidarity. This marks the beginning of a significant movement that will resonate throughout communities and for families, workers, and students alike. This government continues to erode the foundation of our publicly funded and publicly delivered system and workers, students and communities deserve better and properly funded schools.

TODAY! Stop the Cuts at the Ottawa Hospital - rally in support of CUPE 4000! Happening at 11:30am, the Ottawa Hospital Civic Campus, 1053 Carling Ave, Ottawa.

Join the #MayDay March in Ottawa! Date: TODAY, May 1, 2026 Time: Gather at 5:00pm, march departs at 5:30pm Location: Confederation Park (Elgin @ Laurier) More details here: maydayottawa.org

CUASA Members! From now until 2 pm - join Campus United at the Solidarity BBQ - Fenn Lounge (Traanga Commons). Unionized Workers at Carleton in Solidarity Against Austerity! *Vegan, halal and gluten free options available.

This Friday! CUASA members are encouraged to come out in solidarity with unionized workers from across Carleton's campus. Vegan, halal, and gluten-free options! NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED See you there!

Keep up with CUASA! cuasa.ca/the-communique…

Our annual Tenure/Confirmation and Promotion workshops start today! These workshops cover the process for applying for tenure and/or promotion, the preparation of dossiers, and the appeals process in the event of a denial. For more information: cuasa.ca/annual-tenure-…