Union Elections and Meetings
Laura Greenwood, who was elected to the HSA Board of Directors as Region 4 Director in 2025, is stepping away from the Board of Directors effectively immediately. “It is with mixed emotions that I write to you all today to let you know that I have made the difficult decision to resign from the role of regional director for region...
Candis Johnson, who was elected to the HSA Board of Directors as Region 10 Director in 2024, is stepping away from the Board of Directors effectively immediately. “It has been an absolute pleasure to represent HSA members from Region 10 on the board of directors. This year I took on additional responsibilities as HSA Vice President in April, but I...
The deadline for nominations for candidates in the byelection for a new member of HSA’s Board of Directors from Region 7 is tomorrow, Friday, May 23. The vacancy was created by the election of Sarah Kooner as the union’s President. Kooner previously served as the Region 7 member on the Board of Directors. HSA Region 7 covers HSA members working...
A byelection for a new member of HSA’s Board of Directors from Region 7 has been called. The vacancy was created by the election of Sarah Kooner as the union’s President. Kooner previously served as the Region 7 member on the Board of Directors. HSA Region 7 covers HSA members working in the Fraser Valley from Surrey to Hope. Nominations...
A byelection for a new member of HSA’s Board of Directors from Region 7 has been called. The vacancy was created by the election of Sarah Kooner as the union’s President. Kooner previously served as the Region 7 member on the Board of Directors. HSA Region 7 covers HSA members working in the Fraser Valley from Surrey to Hope. Nominations...
A record number of over 500 delegates wrapped an intensive three-day convention at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Vancouver on Friday afternoon. More than 300 resolutions were submitted, also a record number, and delegates discussed and voted on many, directing the union to make significant changes in member services and political action. Arising from the resolutions debated this week, HSA...
HSA members across the province have elected Sarah Kooner, an infant development consultant at Fraser Valley Child Development Centre, to serve as HSA’s next president. “I am deeply honored and grateful for the trust that you have placed in me,” said Kooner. “Throughout my time with HSA I have had the privilege of working alongside many of you and today...
For the first time ever, all HSA members are entitled to vote for the union’s president. Voting will be open for 24 hours from noon April 10 to noon April 11 – but you need credentials to vote. Voting credentials consist of a unique ID number and passcode, and these are required for logging into the online election being conducted...
Nominations are now open for the position of HSA President, to be elected in April in an online vote open to all HSA members. The President is HSA’s senior elected officer, and oversees the union’s day-to-day operations, including staffing and budget management. The President is the union’s primary spokesperson and ensures that the policies and decisions of annual conventions and...
HSA is making strides on 2024 Convention resolutions, from advancing economic justice and childcare accessibility to launching campaigns that highlight members' roles—read the full progress report here.