Carleton University has been in talks with CUPE Local 4600 teaching assistants, research assistants and contract instructors since August.
There is also no cap on how many students a teaching assistant may be responsible for, according CUPE, making the workload untenable.
“The university is committed to negotiating fair compensation packages in a timely manner and has tabled significant, multi-year salary increases to both units,” said the university in a statement. “The parties have reached agreement on a number of issues and significant progress continues to be made.”Article content
“Should a strike be declared, further updates will be provided regarding courses, exams and other campus activities.” Without this group of educators, “the university would be unable to hold classes successfully, particularly at the height of the marking and exam period,” warned the union earlier this month.hundreds continue to sign up for picket shifts, strike pay, and we continue to receive thousands of dollars in pledges, we are increasingly ready if time runs out.”Article content
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