Ontario Nurses’ Association
We are 68,000 nurses & health-care professionals, & 18,000 nursing students. Stay in the Fight. And fight like a nurse.
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- RNs are sounding the alarm about Niagara Health Services (NHS) closing their non-profit long-term care home in Welland, which has been open for more than 50 years. Read our full release: ona.org/news/20260206-wella…
- Ontario Health atHome community care coordinator Charmaine tells us why her 36-year career has convinced her to stick with ONA as her union. To learn more visit our website: ona.org/campaign/pslrta-ont…
- Ontario Health atHome Social worker Ashley tells us how important it is that her union is lead by health-care professionals, and how ONA's leadership is prioritizing all health-care workers, regardless of their professional designation. More: ona.org/campaign/pslrta-ont…
- Are you an OHaH health-care professional looking for more information about why ONA is the best union for you? Join our virtual Town Hall this Saturday, February 7, from 10 to 11:30 a.m.: ona.zoom.us/meeting/register/AS…
- Find out why OHaH workers are voting for ONA to represent them in the upcoming vote! In this video, occupational therapist Katie tells us why being in a union that is solely focussed on health care is so important to her. To learn more: ona.org/campaign/pslrta-ont…
- ONA is raising serious concerns about staffing decisions being made by Southeast Public Health (SEPH), particularly around the layoff of the public health unit’s sole nurse practitioner. Read our full release: ona.org/news/20260204-seph-…
- Are you an OHaH health-care professional who is wondering why ONA is the best union for you? Join our virtual Town Hall on Wed., Feb. 4, from 7 - 9 p.m. so you can make an informed vote on Feb 10, 11 and 12. Sign up today: ona.zoom.us/meeting/register/ex…
- When it comes to Doug Ford's return-to-office mandate for Ontario Health atHome workers, ONA is taking concrete legal action as the first union to refer return-to-office grievances to arbitration with an April 27, 2026, mediation date. More: ona.org/campaign/pslrta-ont…
- Each February, ONA celebrates Black History/Black Futures Month and honours Black Canadians whose achievements have shaped who we are today. Check the ONA website for more information: ona.org/news/black-history-…
- Are you an OHaH health-care professional who is wondering why ONA is the best union for you? Join our virtual Town Hall on Wed., Feb. 4, from 7 - 9 p.m. so you can make an informed vote on Feb 10, 11 and 12. Sign up today: ona.org/campaign/pslrta-ont…
- ONA's pre-budget submission warns unless the Ford government delivers a significant and stable funding infusion to the province’s public health-care system, Ontarians will pay the price. Read the full release: bit.ly/49KCAsG
- Are you an OHaH health-care professional who is wondering why ONA is the best union for you? Join our virtual Town Hall on Wed., Jan. 28, from 7 - 9 p.m. so you can make an informed vote on Feb 10, 11 and 12. Sign up today: ona.zoom.us/meeting/register/pg…
- Registered nurses and one registered practical nurse providing specialized care at Burlington’s ONE Fertility Clinic are heading into 2 days of conciliation, attempting to reach a respectful first collective agreement. More: ona.org/news/20260115-one-f… #onlab #onhealth
- 40+ primary care workers & ONA members have ratified a 1st collective agreement w employer the North York Family Health Team. After a 13-week strike, the collective agreement was ratified by 84% of members. Full release: ona.org/news/20260113-nyfht… #onlab #fightlocal #onhealth
- REMINDER: There's only 24 hours left to share your voice as part of the ONA Members’ Survey! We’ve been working to get stronger, together, and we need to know what you think and what you need from your union. Make your voice heard now at ona.org/news/2025-member-su… #ONAVoice
- This is the FINAL week of the ONA Members' Survey and we want to make sure your voice is heard! Let us know your experiences, thoughts and vision for ONA. Share your voice before Jan 9! ona.org/news/2025-member-su… #ONAVoice
- We’ve launched ONA’s Members’ Survey and we want to hear your voice! Tell us your experiences, thoughts and vision for ONA and have the chance to win great prizes. Share your voice today: ona.org/news/2025-member-su… #ONAVoice
- ONA member and street nurse Hannah Stahl has been fighting for supervised consumption sites since the Ford government announced in 2024 that many would close this year. Read more about why this fight is deeply personal for her: sprout.link/ontario.nurses/ #onpoli #onhealth #FightLocal
- Looking forward to your 2026 ONA pocket calendar? This popular item will be arriving in your mailbox soon! And to tide you over until it does, we made sure to include the first few months of 2026 in your existing calendar so you can continue using it into the new year.
- As many of us enjoy the holidays with family& friends, let’s recognize all the nurses and health-care professionals who are spending it with patients, residents & clients. Reply to this post and show some love for all the health-care professionals working over the holidays.❤️
- We made a list, checked it twice, and found out Dr. Timothy Li has been a naughty employer! Email the North York Family Health Team Board of Directors today to demand they end the strike & negotiating fair wages! ona.org/campaign/north-york…
- ONA's Beyond Equity: The Courage to Care podcast is all about hearing stories from each other, through a lens of anti-racism & anti-oppression. In episode 3, Jeremy shares his experience advocating for human rights in the workplace in Ontario. Listen now: bit.ly/4oFFLpw
- Show your support for Ontario Health atHome workers! Tell the Ontario government to engage in meaningful dialogue to develop a modern, evidence-based workplace strategy that benefits both employees and the people of Ontario. ona.org/campaign/ontario-he…
- As an ONA member, you set the direction of the union. You are ONA and your voice matters. Do you feel empowered? Do you have the resources you need to improve your workplace? Share your voice today: ona.org/news/2025-member-su… #ONAVoice
- “I think it’s important that everyone understands the value of the public health-care system they have. In order to have safe patient care you have to have safe working environments, & safe patient ratios.” It’s time to protect nurses. Make safe staffing a priority: nursestalktruth.ca/mailer
- We’ve launched ONA’s Members’ Survey and we want to hear your voice! Tell us your experiences, thoughts and vision for ONA and have the chance to win great prizes. Share your voice today ona.org/news/2025-member-su… #ONAVoice
- “The Ontario government says they’re hiring thousands of new nurses, but I have yet to see that, especially in Northern Ontario. In fact, I’m seeing more nurses leave the profession than I’m seeing coming in.” It’s time to protect nurses. Make safe staffing a priority. nursestalktruth.ca
- Registered nurses (RNs) working for Winbourne Park Nursing Home in Ajax have unanimously voted to join the Ontario Nurses’ Association (ONA), Canada’s largest nurses’ union. Welcome new members! Read more at ona.org/news/20251210-winbo…
- On December 10, we join organizations around the world in celebrating Human Rights Day in recognition of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Learn more about this important day on our website: ona.org/news/human-rights-day/
- ONA's Beyond Equity: The Courage to Care podcast is all about hearing stories from each other, through a lens of anti-racism & anti-oppression. In episode 3, Jeremy shares his experience advocating for human rights in the workplace in Ontario. Listen now: bit.ly/4oFFLpw
- On December 6, we observe the National Day of Remembrance & Action on Violence Against Women. The day was established to mark the anniversary of the 1989 murders of 14 women at l’École Polytechnique de Montréal, who were killed because of their sex. More:
- Share your voice today: ona.org/news/2025-member-su… Got time for a short survey to share your experiences, thoughts and vision for ONA? As thanks for your time, you’ll have the chance to win many prizes including custom ONA merch and even an iPhone 16. #ONAVoice
- ONA's new Beyond Equity: The Courage to Care podcast is all about hearing stories from each other, through a lens of anti-racism and anti-oppression. In our second episode, we meet Leila & hear about her experience working as an Internationally Educated Nurse in Ontario: bit.ly/4ocRz2g
- “The violence, specifically from the patients – it’s not getting better. We just got used to it. It’s just expected – if we get punched in the face, we just have to take it and carry on." It’s time to protect nurses. Make safe staffing a priority: nursestalktruth.ca/mailer #onlab #onhealth
- On December 3, we recognize the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD), a time to promote understanding of disability issues and to show support and respect for the well-being and rights of persons with disabilities. Learn more at: bit.ly/4o8uygZ
- Show your support for Ontario Health atHome workers! Tell the Ontario government to engage in meaningful dialogue to develop a modern, evidence-based workplace strategy that benefits both employees and the people of Ontario. ona.org/campaign/ontario-he…
- “The fear of going to work is actually an anxiety that takes a lot of energy out of you. It’s a big reason why you see nurses leaving the profession.” It’s time to protect nurses. Make safe staffing a priority. Code Black & Blue
- “ It’s day after day that you’re dealing with violence, so you really start to ask yourself the question – is this worth it? It’s time to protect nurses. Make safe staffing a priority. nursestalktruth.ca #FightLocal #ONhealth #ONlab #ONpoli
- As an ONA member, you set the direction of the union. You are ONA and your voice matters. Do you feel empowered? Do you have the resources you need to improve your workplace? Share your voice today: ona.org/news/2025-member-su… #ONAVoice
- ONA's new Beyond Equity: The Courage to Care podcast is all about hearing stories from each other, through a lens of anti-racism and anti-oppression. In our second episode, we meet Leila & hear about her experience working as an Internationally Educated Nurse in Ontario: bit.ly/4ocRz2g
- Join ONA in celebrating National Nursing Students’ Week (NNSW) as we recognize the hard work & commitment of nursing students! You are the future of our profession and the advocates of tomorrow. ONA members are proud to work alongside you! ona.org/news/nnsw/
- We’ve launched ONA’s Members’ Survey and we want to hear your voice! Tell us your experiences, thoughts and vision for ONA and have the chance to win great prizes. Share your voice today ona.org/news/2025-member-su… #ONAVoice
- ONA's new Beyond Equity: The Courage to Care podcast is all about hearing stories about work and life from each other, through a lens of anti-racism & anti-oppression. In our first episode, we meet Janet & hear about her experience working as a Black nurse in Ontario. bit.ly/4nH9E8t
- “I think it’s important that everyone understands the value of the public health-care system they have. In order to have safe patient care you have to have safe working environments, & safe patient ratios.” It’s time to protect nurses. Make safe staffing a priority: nursestalktruth.ca/mailer
- “The violence, specifically from the patients – it’s not getting better. We just got used to it. It’s just expected – if we get punched in the face, we just have to take it and carry on." It’s time to protect nurses. Make safe staffing a priority: nursestalktruth.ca/mailer #onlab #onhealth
- Got time for a short survey to share your experiences, thoughts and vision for ONA? As thanks for your time, you’ll have the chance to win many prizes including custom ONA merch and even an iPhone 16. Share your voice today: ona.org/news/2025-member-su… #ONAVoice
- ONA's new Beyond Equity: The Courage to Care podcast is all about hearing stories about work and life from each other, through a lens of anti-racism & anti-oppression. In our first episode, we meet Janet & hear about her experience working as a Black nurse in Ontario. bit.ly/4nH9E8t
- Show your support for Ontario Health atHome workers! Tell the Ontario government to engage in meaningful dialogue to develop a modern, evidence-based workplace strategy that benefits both employees and the people of Ontario. ona.org/campaign/ontario-he…
- It's Nurse Practitioner Week! We'd like to recognize the exceptional care that Nurse Practitioners (NPs) provide to communities across Ontario. Policy-makers need to harness the full potential of NPs to improve timely access to health care in our province. ona.org/news/np-week/
- “In order to have safe patient care you have to have safe working environments, and safe patient ratios.” It’s time to protect nurses. Make safe staffing a priority. Take action: nursestalktruth.ca/mailer #onlab #onpoli #onhealth #fightlocal
