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EVELOPING: Student leaders under fire for backing union
Student leader support for CUPE 2424 strike action is being called into question by Carleton's Board of Governors, according to Shelley Melanson, president of the Carleton University Students' Association (CUSA).
by Daniel Bird
Student leader support for CUPE 2424 strike action is being called into question by Carleton's Board of Governors, according to Shelley Melanson, president of the Carleton University Students' Association (CUSA).
"[Board chair David Dunn] was insinuating that both Oren [Howlett, president of the Graduate Students' Association, GSA] and I were making anti-Carleton statements," she said.
"I think it essentially says that [the board is] attempting to censor messages that deviate from their own."
Melanson said she and Howlett were told they should consider stepping down from their board positions if they continue to support the strike instead of university administration. They are two of the four student representatives on the board.
According to Melanson, Dunn said her vocal opposition of the university administration's stance while sitting on the board is a conflict of interest.
Dunn could not be reached for comment.
But Howlett said the student associations' support for the union is not intended to fray relations between the students and administration.
"We hope this will not be seen as coming from a place of malice, but from a place of concern for the university," he said.
Members of CUSA and the GSA have joined Carleton's support staff, represented by CUPE 2424, on the picket lines. Some student leaders have also visited classes to inform students about the union's position.
A rally for union support has been planned for Sept. 11 if a settlement has not been reached.
Susan Arab, CUPE 2424 national representative, said the board's reaction proves the strike is succeeding.
"What they are trying to do is minimize that impact by muzzling people who are speaking out about the issues and what the real impact is on the Carleton campus with the support staff not there doing their job," Arab said.
Carleton's support staff, which includes mail, technical and health services, went on strike Sept. 5.
Meanwhile, Melanson said she will "absolutely not" back down in her support for the union.
"I think we are making pro-Carleton statements because Carleton is not made up of the senior administration," she said. "Carleton is not made up of senior administrators.
Carleton is made up of students, the staff and faculty that work here."
The board, Melanson said, is sending a negative message to students.
"I don't think it's anti-Carleton to criticize when we're doing things wrong."
This is a developing story. Updates will be posted as information becomes available.
Student leader support for CUPE 2424 strike action is being called into question by Carleton's Board of Governors, according to Shelley Melanson, president of the Carleton University Students' Association (CUSA).
by Daniel Bird
Student leader support for CUPE 2424 strike action is being called into question by Carleton's Board of Governors, according to Shelley Melanson, president of the Carleton University Students' Association (CUSA).
"[Board chair David Dunn] was insinuating that both Oren [Howlett, president of the Graduate Students' Association, GSA] and I were making anti-Carleton statements," she said.
"I think it essentially says that [the board is] attempting to censor messages that deviate from their own."
Melanson said she and Howlett were told they should consider stepping down from their board positions if they continue to support the strike instead of university administration. They are two of the four student representatives on the board.
According to Melanson, Dunn said her vocal opposition of the university administration's stance while sitting on the board is a conflict of interest.
Dunn could not be reached for comment.
But Howlett said the student associations' support for the union is not intended to fray relations between the students and administration.
"We hope this will not be seen as coming from a place of malice, but from a place of concern for the university," he said.
Members of CUSA and the GSA have joined Carleton's support staff, represented by CUPE 2424, on the picket lines. Some student leaders have also visited classes to inform students about the union's position.
A rally for union support has been planned for Sept. 11 if a settlement has not been reached.
Susan Arab, CUPE 2424 national representative, said the board's reaction proves the strike is succeeding.
"What they are trying to do is minimize that impact by muzzling people who are speaking out about the issues and what the real impact is on the Carleton campus with the support staff not there doing their job," Arab said.
Carleton's support staff, which includes mail, technical and health services, went on strike Sept. 5.
Meanwhile, Melanson said she will "absolutely not" back down in her support for the union.
"I think we are making pro-Carleton statements because Carleton is not made up of the senior administration," she said. "Carleton is not made up of senior administrators.
Carleton is made up of students, the staff and faculty that work here."
The board, Melanson said, is sending a negative message to students.
"I don't think it's anti-Carleton to criticize when we're doing things wrong."
This is a developing story. Updates will be posted as information becomes available.
