Expression of Interest – Provincial Committees

ONA stands in solidarity with Black and Indigenous communities and allies in Canada and around the globe calling for justice. The equal treatment of our members, and the freedom from any forms of racism, discrimination and harassment in the workplace are core tenets of our union. ONA’s priority is to continue to take proactive steps in the short- and long-term to address and take action against racial discrimination. We invite you to join the Anti-Racism Member Advisory Team to assist ONA in developing strategies to address issues of racism and anti-Black racism.

The team’s mandate is to promote ONA as an inclusive and equitable organization, and to improve work environments free from discrimination, harassment, and bullying and designs our annual caucus meeting. Team members will represent the five designated groups: Indigenous descent, disabilities, Francophone, LGBTQI2S, and racialized. Team members are appointed for two years.

The LEAP Advisory Team’s mandate is to review and report on the operations of the plan. This is a two-year term made through a Board appointment from expressions of interest.

The Nursing Week Team promotes the profession, and engages members, as well as Local and Bargaining Unit leaders, provides suggestions and promotions for events that celebrate Nursing Week. This is a two-year term made through a Board appointment from expressions of interest.

Members on the Design Team are selected for a two-year term by Local Coordinators at the October Area Coordinators Conference from Expressions of Interest. This is a creative opportunity to provide member input into the development of our Provincial Coordinators Meetings and our Biennial Convention.

The Elections Team meets and discusses each year’s election process (as applicable) and may make recommendations to the Board of Directors. This team is elected/selected for a two-year term by Local Coordinators at the October Area Coordinators Conference for each region from Expressions of Interest.

This panel is chaired by a past Board member. The work of the panel is to deal with any issues regarding member discipline. Panel members are appointed by the Board for two years from expressions of interest.