The UWSA Governance and Nominating Committee is seeking nominations for:
- Three directors to join the UWSA Board
- The next president to lead the UWSA operations team
Strong UWSA leadership helps ensure staff have a clear voice in decisions that affect our work and workplace. The members elected this year will help shape the association's priorities, governance, and future direction. Whether you're interested in governance, advocacy, strategy, leadership, or building community, you may have valuable skills and perspectives to contribute!
Nominations are due by 4:30 p.m. on September 22.
Consider running
You don't need to be a governance expert or have previous board experience. We're looking for people who care about the staff experience, bring diverse perspectives, ask good questions, and are ready to contribute.
Recommend a colleague
Many great candidates don't immediately think of themselves as future directors or presidents. If you know someone who is respected by their peers, brings people together, thinks strategically, or cares deeply about improving the staff experience, encourage them to consider running.
Attend an info session
Not sure whether running is right for you? Join an information session on September 9 or 15 to hear from current UWSA leaders, learn more about the roles, and ask your questions.
Eligibility
- Directors must be Members in Good Standing and must not be disqualified from serving as a director under the Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporations Act (ONCA).
- The UWSA President must be a Member in Good Standing and a regular full-time staff member, and must also meet the qualifications for serving as a director under ONCA.
- Voters must be Members in Good Standing as of October 1—being a Member in Good Standing means you're a voting member and have paid your most recent dues, in this case in the September pay cycle.
Your participation matters
Every member has a role to play in the election. Whether you choose to run, encourage a colleague, learn about the candidates, or vote, your participation helps strengthen the UWSA and the staff community.