Constitution

The Constitution is HSAA’s highest expression of the collective will of the membership of the Union. It stands as the ultimate authority upon which every decision is based. As such, it can only be amended by a 2/3 vote of the delegates at Convention of a special meeting.

Curious what has changed? If you would like to view a copy of the Constitution where changes from the previous Convention are highlighted in red text, click the corresponding button below to view the PDF version.

On this page you can review the web version of the Constitution. A PDF file can also be downloaded.

Negotiations

  1. The Board or its delegate may sign memoranda of agreement, subject to ratification by the members affected by the relevant collective agreement.
  2. Ratification votes may be taken at a duly convened meeting of the membership, by secret ballot, which may include electronic methods, or as directed by the Alberta Labour Relations Board or equivalent authority.