Welcome to the CUASA Website
The Carleton University Academic Staff Association is the certified trade union representing approximately 850 faculty, professional librarians and Instructor employees at Carleton University. The primary purposes of the Association are to promote the well-being of the academic commuity, to defend academic freedom and to promote the individual interests of its members, as well as to maintain the quality and integrity of the University as an academic institution.
In addition to being the certified bargaining agent for its members, the Association provides various other services designed to support you in all aspects of your working life from your first contract through to retirement. For more information, please feel free to explore the sections of this website or contact one of our staff for more information.
All faculty, professional librarians and Instructor employees working at Carleton must be in thebargaining unit and are required to pay dues. Joining the Association, the organization that oversees the union, is voluntary and free. We encourage all members of the union to become members of the Association. More information on membership is available on the join the Association page.
The Association offices are located on the 20th floor of Dunton Tower (building 21 on the campus map).
Latest News
UPDATED (January 6, 2011): Sexual Assault Centre Support: CUASA has published a series of messages on the issue of sexual assaults and the creation of a sexual assault centre at Carleton. At its December meeting, CUASA's Council passed a resolution to "support the Coalition for a Carleton Sexual Assault Centre.
- Media Release - January 6, 2011 (in response to Carleton University administration announcing the creation of their own sexual assault centre)
- Media Release - December 6, 2011 (in support of the Coalition)
- Special Edition of the CUASA Communique (following the most recent string of sexual assaults)
Members of the media should contact Jennifer Evans (or by phone at 613-520-5200 x2848) and CUASA members should contact Daniel Draper (or by phone at 613-520-5608) for more information.
Launch of Equity Matters Campaign: CUASA is proud to announce the launch of its the Equity Committee's awareness campaign. For more information and to visit the campaign site, please click the Equity Matters logo below.
Got a Problem and Need CUASA's Help?
Information on who to contact if you are experiencing an issue is available on the services page. If you are unsure who to contact, please contact the CUASA Office and someone will direct your inquiry to the proper individual.
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