Tomorrow marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day. It is a time to recognize the intergenerational harm caused by the residential school system that continues to impact Indigenous families and communities. There will be a commemorative gathering on Parliament Hill from 1:00 – 2:30pm. We encourage members to wear orange shirts and participate. Those interested can join CUASA and the Ottawa and District Labour Council (ODLC); we will be meeting outside the Labour Council office (280 Metcalfe Street) at 12:30pm and walking together to Parliament Hill.
Dues
All CUASA employees pay dues to the Union. Dues are deducted from members’ pay cheques by the University and are remitted to CUASA.
We then uses these dues to conduct the business of the Association, including grievance representation and defence, collective bargaining, member events, renting office space, and employing staff to support CUASA. A portion of dues is also set aside for a strike and lockout defence fund.
The amount of dues members pay is based off an approved calculation. Under Article X of the CUASA Constitution, any changes to this rate shall be proposed by CUASA Council and ratified by members at a General Meeting of the Association.
