ONA News

Just as the province sees an explosion in demand for home care, it is plunging this service into chaos. Read the full op-ed here.

We proudly support members of CUPE 3903. We recognize the notable gains they have achieved and their resilience in their recent strike action.

On May 5, the Ontario Nurses’ Association (ONA) commemorates Red Dress Day also known as the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and Two-Spirit People.

TORONTO, ON, April 19, 2024 – Collective bargaining for registered nurses (RNs) and health-care professionals with the province’s for-profit nursing homes has broken down just three days into five days of scheduled negotiations, with no deal reached, says the Ontario Nurses’ Association (ONA).

We honour those who have worked and fought to ensure better rights, wages and working conditions for all workers, and to speak out about ongoing labour issues and injustices.

FORT FRANCES, ON, April 16, 2024 – The staff of Gizhewaadiziwin Health Access Centre in Fort Frances have overwhelmingly voted in favour of joining the Ontario Nurses’ Association (ONA).

We recognize and celebrate the dedication, expertise, and achievements of registered nurses (RNs), registered practical nurses (RPNs) and nurse practitioners (NPs.) Check back often for updates as Nursing Week approaches!

TORONTO, ON, April 12, 2024 – Hundreds of Ontario Nurses’ Association (ONA) members held 37 pickets at corporate, for-profit long-term care homes in communities across Ontario today. Nurses and health-care professionals are calling out for-profit nursing home corporations, demanding that they stop compromising resident care while pocketing billion-dollar revenues.

The Ontario Nurses’ Association (ONA) is renewing its call for a ceasefire in Gaza and the urgent restoration of access to humanitarian aid and health care.

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