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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: [email protected] #onlab
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.
More:
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
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: https://bit.ly/4ocRz2g
December 4, 2025 at 9:30 PM
“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: https://nursestalktruth.ca/mailer
#onlab #onhealth
December 4, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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: https://bit.ly/4o8uygZ
December 3, 2025 at 1:09 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 2, 2025 at 1:49 PM
“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
December 1, 2025 at 12:42 PM
“ 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.
https://nursestalktruth.ca/

#FightLocal #ONhealth #ONlab #ONpoli
November 28, 2025 at 1:41 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
November 26, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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: https://bit.ly/4ocRz2g
November 25, 2025 at 1:42 PM
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! https://ona.org/news/nnsw/
November 24, 2025 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
November 21, 2025 at 12:10 PM
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.
https://bit.ly/4nH9E8t
November 20, 2025 at 1:37 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
November 19, 2025 at 1:40 PM
“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: https://nursestalktruth.ca/mailer
#onlab #onhealth
November 15, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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: https://ona.org/news/2025-member-survey/

#ONAVoice
November 13, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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.
https://bit.ly/4nH9E8t
November 11, 2025 at 1:35 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/
November 10, 2025 at 5:31 PM