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Ontario Nurses’ Association @ontarionurses.bsky.social · 1d

An Ontario’s Financial Accountability Office report reveals that if the Ford government fails to improve health-care funding, 7,263 nurses could be cut by 2027-28, worsening Ontario’s nurses per capita.

Read more: https://ona.org/news/20251028-fao-report-nursing-cuts/
#onpoli #onhealth #onlab

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Ontario Nurses’ Association @ontarionurses.bsky.social · 2d

ONA is announcing that it will sit on the country’s first national council on nurse-to-patient ratios—a council being formed by the @cfnu.bsky.social.

Learn more in our full media release: https://ona.org/news/20251027-ona-joins-national-council-on-ratios/
#onhealth #onpoli #cdnhealth #cndpoli

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Ontario Nurses’ Association @ontarionurses.bsky.social · 2d

Join the Community Rally to support striking North York Family Health Team members in securing a fair first contract with wage increases!

Thurs, Oct. 30, 11:30 am
240 Duncan Mill Rd, Toronto

Please bring 1 donation item for their Food Drive.
https://ona.org/campaign/north-york-family-health-team/

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Ontario Nurses’ Association @ontarionurses.bsky.social · 9d

It's #RTWeek2025, and we're thrilled to be able to celebrate the important work that respiratory therapists do as part of the front-line care team in many areas across the health care sector.

Learn more: https://ona.org/news/rt-week/

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Ontario Nurses’ Association @ontarionurses.bsky.social · 10d

Citing the failure of health-care employers & the Ford government to take effective action to protect nurses & health-care professionals from workplace violence, ONA is calling a ‘Code Black and Blue’ in a new ad campaign.

Learn more on the microsite: https://nursestalktruth.ca/
#fightlocal #onpoli

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Ontario Nurses’ Association @ontarionurses.bsky.social · 10d

Nurses and health-care professionals from the North York Family Health Team (NYFHT), who provide care and services to approximately 95,000 people, are on strike today following the failure of their employer to negotiate a first collective agreement.
More: https://ona.org/news/20251020-nyfht-strike/

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Canada's Nurses @cfnu.bsky.social · 14d

CFNU President Linda Silas and our National Executive Board met with Canada’s Health Minister, the Honourable Marjorie Michel, ahead of tomorrow’s Health Ministers’ Meeting in Calgary. We thank Minister Michel for taking the time to meet with us and for her commitment to hearing nurses’ perspectives

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Canada's Nurses @cfnu.bsky.social · 13d

Today nurse union leaders told Canada’s health ministers, violence is not part of the job. Health ministers from almost every province received CFNU’s new white paper detailing eye-opening statistics that demonstrate just how prevalent violence is in health workplaces. More: tinyurl.com/4x9ar9ad

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Ontario Nurses’ Association @ontarionurses.bsky.social · 13d

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/

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Ontario Nurses’ Association @ontarionurses.bsky.social · 13d

If you are studying nursing at a Canadian Nursing Students' Association chapter college or university in Ontario, we want to hear your perspectives on a critical area of health-care: primary care.

Please share your experiences in survey: https://ona.surveymonkey.com/r/primary-care-student-survey

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Ontario Nurses’ Association @ontarionurses.bsky.social · 15d

Now is the time to end violence in health-care settings and to protect vulnerable health-care professionals so they can focus on keeping people healthy and saving lives!

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Canada's Nurses @cfnu.bsky.social · 15d

Canada’s nurse union leaders have a strong message for health ministers when they meet in Calgary this week: violence is not and should never be part of the job.

CFNU is calling on health ministers to use every tool they have to end violence against health care workers.

More: tinyurl.com/hn8phzcd

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Ontario Nurses’ Association @ontarionurses.bsky.social · 16d

Nurses and health-care professionals providing care and services to North York Family Health Team (NYFHT) patients will hold a strike vote this week in advance of mediation talks with their employer.

Read our full release: https://ona.org/news/20251014-nyfht-strike-vote/

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Ontario Nurses’ Association @ontarionurses.bsky.social · 18d

ONA’s Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) Appeals Team has recently achieved a significant victory for a member at the Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal (WSIAT).

Read the full story: https://onamag.org/fuse/rights/huge-wsib-win-for-ona-member/

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Ontario Nurses’ Association @ontarionurses.bsky.social · 19d

Data from the WSIB highlights that mental disorders or syndromes are the 3rd leading injury type in the health care sector! Learn more about how the job impacts the mental health of nurses and health-care professionals on our website: https://ona.org/news/mental-health-awareness-week/

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Ontario Nurses’ Association @ontarionurses.bsky.social · 20d

Our mental health is just as important as our physical health. After decades ignoring this simple fact, society is now catching up and we’re making strides in caring for mental health and well-being.

More: https://onamag.org/fuse/rights/taking-care-of-our-mental-health-at-work/

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Ontario Nurses’ Association @ontarionurses.bsky.social · 20d

This Mental Health Week, we wanted to share some data from the @WSIB about the toll that health-care settings can take on the mental health of nurses and other health-care professionals. https://ona.org/news/mental-health-awareness-week/

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Ontario Nurses’ Association @ontarionurses.bsky.social · 20d

Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay, the perfect time to raise awareness and educate the public about the importance of supporting the mental health of health-care professionals and all Canadians.

Learn more: https://t.co/hxrKQSa37l
#EndtheStigma #WMHD https://t.co/MGMyndWeEW

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Ontario Nurses’ Association @ontarionurses.bsky.social · 21d

Did you know that, according to Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) data, the health-care sector is the leading sector in mental stress claims? Learn more about the mental health of nurses and health-care professionals on our website: https://ona.org/news/mental-health-awareness-week/

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Ontario Nurses’ Association @ontarionurses.bsky.social · 21d

Talk about worker power! 91 per cent of the nurses at the Region of Waterloo Public Health signed a petition calling on the Region of Waterloo to increasing funding so that they can secure a new contract with fair wages, hours of work & benefits!
https://ona.org/news/20251007-waterloo-public-health/

Ontario Nurses’ Association @ontarionurses.bsky.social · 23d

Today, representatives from ONA are making a deputation to the Community and Health Services Committee at the Region of Waterloo about nurses bargaining a new collective agreement with the Region of Waterloo Public Health and Paramedic Services.
https://ona.org/news/20251007-waterloo-public-health/

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Ontario Nurses’ Association @ontarionurses.bsky.social · 24d

In this piece from ONA's F-Word digital magazine, an ONA member shares how they believe nurses have been disrespected by the recent hospital arbitration decision.

Read their story: https://onamag.org/fight/the-vent/fifty-five-and-frugal/

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Ontario Nurses’ Association @ontarionurses.bsky.social · 25d

Research from HOOPP & Abacus Data suggests Canadians are struggling for save for retirement, with nearly half worried about outliving their savings. Access to a good workplace pension, like HOOPP, can help. https://hoopp.com/news-and-insights/research-and-analysis/2025-canadian-retirement-survey

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Ontario Nurses’ Association @ontarionurses.bsky.social · 29d

It's National Occupational Therapist (OT) month, and we are proud to represent OTs in several of our Bargaining Units. They are a vital part of the health-care team, working to ensure the best quality of life for patients and clients.

Learn more: https://ona.org/news/national-ot-month/
#OTMonth

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Ontario Nurses’ Association @ontarionurses.bsky.social · Sep 30

Today is the #NDTR. It is a time to recognize & commemorate the intergenerational harm that residential schools caused to Indigenous families & communities, and to honour those who have been affected by this injustice.
https://onamag.org/fuse/rights/how-to-bring-reconciliation-into-your-daily-life/

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