Darlene Fetaz - HSAA Central District Board Member

04/28/2026

Each year on April 28, we observe the National Day of Mourning, remembering and honouring workers who have been injured, become ill, or lost their lives because of their work.

This day is about more than remembrance. It is also a reminder that workplace injury, illness, violence, and death continue to affect workers, families, and communities across Alberta.

Everyone deserves to be safe at work and to return home at the end of the day.

HSAA is marking the Day of Mourning by honouring those we have lost and calling for safer workplaces, stronger protections, and better support for workers.

Attend a Day of Mourning ceremony in your community and reflect on the importance of workplace health and safety.

04/10/2026

I’m honoured to share that I have been acclaimed to the HSAA Central District Board position.

Thank you to the members of HSAA Central District for your trust in my leadership. I’m also grateful to my nominators for your encouragement and support throughout this process.

Wishing all candidates running in the HSAA District Board elections the very best.

I’m ready and looking forward to the next three years serving members on the HSAA Board of Directors. I remain committed to leading with integrity, engaging with members, and ensuring every decision is made in the best interests of members.

Here’s to the work ahead.

https://hsaa.ca/elections

03/17/2026

👏Congratulations to Leanne Alfaro, President-elect, and Omer Hussein, Vice President-elect, on your win. I look forward to the work ahead.

Thank you to everyone who had the courage to run; it takes courage and dedication to step forward. And thank you to all our members who voted and participated in the election. Your engagement keeps our union democratic and thriving.

Together, we move forward ⏩ engaged, accountable, and united.

🗳️ HSAA members! The vote is now closed and your successful candidates are:
• Leanne Alfaro, elected, HSAA President
• Omer Hussein, elected, HSAA Vice-President

Leanne and Omer will formally take office at the end of Convention 2026 and will serve a three-year term ending at Convention 2029. For full results, visit: https://hsaa.ca/post/2026-president-and-vice-president-election-results

03/13/2026

Nominate an HSAA member who makes a difference in your workplace!

Celebrate your colleagues who make your Union stronger

Great unions are built by members who step forward, speak up, and make a difference — and the 2026 HSAA Awards are your chance to recognize them.

“Being nominated by my peers was an incredible honour. Winning filled me with pride.”
— Rhonda Kew, 2025 Local Unit Champion recipient

From advocacy and leadership to workplace safety, advancing women’s rights, and young worker activism, these awards shine a light on the contributions that strengthen your Union every day. We also honour long-service milestones from 10 to 45 years of membership.

Nominations close March 31.

https://hsaa.ca/member-resources/benefits/hsaa-awards

03/10/2026

📣Voting in the HSAA Executive Officer Elections is open! Please cast your vote and encourage fellow members to do the same.

Your leadership. Your voice. Your vote!

HSAA elections are now open. Its time to choose your President and Vice-President!
Learn about the candidates and their platforms, then cast your vote: hsaa.ca/elections

03/09/2026

🚨HSAA is creating a new Working Group focused on the needs and challenges of Respiratory Therapists and other members working under the modified workday provisions of Article 45.

Applications will open soon — watch for details on how to get involved.

03/05/2026

01/14/2026

Attention HSAA members under the Alberta Precisions Labs collective agreement:
We’ve reached a tentative agreement, and your Board of Directors and Bargaining Committee unanimously recommend ratification. Town halls on January 19 & 20 will walk you through the key changes and answer your questions. Voting opens January 21 through Election Buddy.
Full details and documents: https://ow.ly/iE3A50XWsXB

12/23/2025

Have a joyful and healthy holiday season.

Happy Holidays! A heartfelt thank you to all HSAA members who are hard at work this holiday season ensuring the health and well-being of Albertans, and all those taking a well-deserved break.

12/16/2025

📣Attention members employed by Covenant Health: The results of the vote on the Tentative Agreement are in. Members voted 70.84% to ratify the agreement. More: https://hsaa.ca/post/covenant-health-members-vote-ratify-collective-agreement