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Your voice. Your impact. Your Union.

HSAA is a member-led organization, which means our direction, priorities and decisions are driven by YOU.

When members step forward they:

  • Help shape policies
  • Support and advocate for one another, and
  • Ensure your Union addresses the needs of members

Your skills matter

You bring something unique, whether it’s your ideas, your skills and experience, or your ability to connect with others.  There are many ways to get involved, with roles to fit different skills, interests, schedules and personalities.

Looking to grow? Every role offers meaningful opportunities to build leadership skills and confidence. 

Find the role that fits you

  • Love details and problem-solving? Become a Steward
  • Excited about getting people involved? Take on the Chair role
  • Fired up about safety? Join a Joint Workplace Health and Safety Committee
  • Have another passion? Explore all roles below
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Local Opportunities

Unite your workplace.

Share information, bring people together, solve challenges, support colleagues when it matters most.

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Committees & Working Groups

Work collaboratively on specific issues.

Share expertise, guide decisions, help achieve strong Collective Agreements.

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Board and Executive Officers

Lead and govern your Union.

Set strategic direction, support local leadership teams, serve as a trusted spokesperson for the Union.

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