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Ontario Nurses’ Association
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We are 68,000 nurses & health-care professionals, & 18,000 nursing students. Stay in the Fight. And fight like a nurse.
General queries: onamail@ona.org #onlab
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: https://ona.org/campaign/pslrta-ontario-health-athome/#rto
February 2, 2026 at 9:31 PM
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: https://ona.org/news/black-history-black-futures-month/
February 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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: https://ona.org/campaign/pslrta-ontario-health-athome/
January 31, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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: https://bit.ly/49KCAsG
January 28, 2026 at 9:24 PM
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: https://ona.zoom.us/meeting/register/pgetl3ksRGC2SIyhGy-VcA
January 26, 2026 at 2:42 PM
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: https://ona.org/news/20260115-one-fertility-conciliation/
#onlab #onhealth
January 15, 2026 at 7:03 PM
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: https://ona.org/news/20260113-nyfht-ratifies/
#onlab #fightlocal #onhealth
January 13, 2026 at 5:09 PM
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 https://ona.org/news/2025-member-survey/
#ONAVoice
January 8, 2026 at 1:30 PM
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!

https://ona.org/news/2025-member-survey/

#ONAVoice
January 5, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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: https://ona.org/news/2025-member-survey/

#ONAVoice
December 30, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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: https://sprout.link/ontario.nurses/

#onpoli #onhealth #FightLocal
December 27, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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.
December 26, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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.❤️
December 25, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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! https://ona.org/campaign/north-york-family-health-team/#action
December 22, 2025 at 9:53 PM
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: https://bit.ly/4oFFLpw
December 20, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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.
https://ona.org/campaign/ontario-health-athome/
December 19, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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: https://ona.org/news/2025-member-survey/
#ONAVoice
December 17, 2025 at 3:30 PM
“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: https://nursestalktruth.ca/mailer
December 17, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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 https://ona.org/news/2025-member-survey/

#ONAVoice
December 13, 2025 at 1:12 PM
“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.
https://nursestalktruth.ca/
December 12, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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 https://ona.org/news/20251210-winbourne-park-joins/
December 11, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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: https://ona.org/news/human-rights-day/
December 10, 2025 at 1:11 PM
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: https://bit.ly/4oFFLpw
December 9, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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.
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December 6, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Share your voice today: https://ona.org/news/2025-member-survey/

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
December 5, 2025 at 9:30 PM