“In order to have safe patient care you have to have safe working environments, and safe patient ratios.” It’s time to protect nurses. Make safe staffing a priority. Take action: https://nursestalktruth.ca/mailer #onlab #onpoli #onhealth #fightlocal

That's a wrap on the #ONABiennial. A big thank you to all the ONA members who joined in person and online this week. You are ONA! See more of what members got up to in the full album over on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1308746101297890&type=3

Introducing Beyond Equity: The Courage to Care, a new three-part podcast from ONA. This podcast is all about hearing stories from one another, through a perspective of anti-racism and anti-oppression. Hear the first sneak peek: https://onamag.org/fuse/rights/introducing-beyond-equity-podcast/

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

HAPPENING TODAY! Join the Community Picket at 12 p.m. to show your support for striking primary-care workers at North York Family Health Team! Let's get them a fair first contract! #onlab #onstrike Full details: https://ona.org/campaign/north-york-family-health-team/

Our #ONABiennial Conference in Toronto is in full swing! Today we were joined by special guest speakers Marci Ien and Mayor Olivia Chow! See more of what members got up to in the full album over on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1308746101297890&type=3

40+ primary care workers at the North York Family Health Team (NYFHT) have been forced to strike in their fight for a fair contract after their employer offered them a wage increase of ZERO PER CENT at the bargaining table. More: https://onamag.org/fight/on-the-ground/nyfht-forced-to-strike/

Catch up on all the important work we've accomplished together as a union over the last two years in the 2025 Biennial Report. Read it now online: https://ona.org/2025-biennial-report/ #ONABiennial

If you're an ONA member working in a nursing home, we want to know what you want to see in your next contract as we head to provincial bargaining begins in early 2026! Register now to join for virtual demand-setting meetings: https://ona.org/news/nursing-homes-demand-setting-meetings/

More than 120 registered nurses, members of the Ontario Nurses’ Association (ONA), reached a new collective agreement with the Region of Waterloo Public Health (ROWPH) during a third round of conciliation. Read the full release: https://ona.org/news/20251105-waterloo-agreement/

Our #ONABiennial Conference in Toronto is in full swing! Today we were joined by special guest speakers Marci Ien and Mayor Olivia Chow! See more of what members got up to in the full album over on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1308746101297890&type=3

In case you weren't able to attend it yesterday, you can now watch ONA Provincial President Erin Ariss, RN, deliver her opening address for Biennial 2025 over on our YouTube. Tune in now: https://youtu.be/zLqGkrgy6pg #ONABiennial

The first full day of #ONABiennial has started strong with a rousing speech from Provincial President, Erin Ariss, RN, and updates from the ONA board of directors. Find more photos from day one in our Facebook album: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1308746101297890&type=3

Today we’re launching ONA Members’ Survey. This is your opportunity to share your experiences, thoughts and vision for your union. Make your voice heard in this short survey for a chance to win great prizes: https://ona.org/news/2025-member-survey/ #ONAVoice

Over 95,000 patients in North York are without primary care for a THIRD WEEK as North York Family Health Team has failed to negotiate a fair contract with their primary-care workers. Join the Community Picket on Friday, November 7, at 12 p.m. https://ona.org/campaign/north-york-family-health-team/

“It’s a slap in the face  that male-dominated careers are being compensated more for the risks they face, while we are expected to face guns, knives and physical violence.” It’s time to protect nurses. Make safe staffing a priority. https://nursestalktruth.ca/ #nursestalktruth #onlab #onpoli

This week we're thrilled to gather ONA members in Toronto for the 2025 ONA Biennial Conference! Here are some photos from today's events, and you can see the rest in our Facebook album: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1308746101297890&type=3 #onabiennial!

In her op-ed in @healthydebate.bsky.social, ONA President Erin Ariss, RN, details the kind of violence health-care professionals face daily on the job, and how they're not taking it anymore! More: https://healthydebate.ca/2025/11/topic/nurses-launch-campaign-against-violence-workplace/ #onlab

Introducing Beyond Equity: The Courage to Care, a new three-part podcast from ONA. This podcast is all about hearing stories from one another, through a perspective of anti-racism and anti-oppression. Listen now: https://youtu.be/KdnLaAxNoNs?si=LSbc6EXdz42HR4aa

Today striking North York Family Health Team workers delivered letters to Board of Directors Doctors Lara Rosenberg, Lianne Butterfill, Rebecca Berliner and Dr Gregory Young. It’s time to take accountability. Your workers deserve better! https://ona.org/campaign/north-york-family-health-team/

More than 1,000 nurses, health-care professionals and leaders are gathering in Toronto from November 4 to 6 for the Ontario Nurses’ Association (ONA) Biennial Convention, under the theme I am ONA. Read the full release: https://ona.org/news/20251103-biennial-convention/ #ONABiennial

It's Medical Radiation Technologist Week! Our thanks to MRTs for all you do for Ontarians, including imaging and radiation-related treatment services—all professionally delivered with skill and care. Happy #MRTWeek! https://ona.org/news/mrt-week/

“ 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. Learn more: https://nursestalktruth.ca/ #FightLocal #ONhealth #ONlab #ONpoli

In question period, MPP Adil Shamji drew attention to the ongoing strike by North York Family Health Team workers. How can the Ford government pretend to care about access to primary care when they can't properly fund the workers who deliver it? #onlab #onpoli https://youtu.be/fb8bNvUfhuQ

Let’s go! 💙🐦

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

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

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/

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/

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

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/

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

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

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/

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

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

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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

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/

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/

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/

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/

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

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

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/

ONA members put the Victorian Order of Nurses board on notice that it must respect and pay home care nurses properly. Registered nurses working in home care are the lowest paid nurses in the province. Read the full story: https://onamag.org/fuel/provincial-campaigns/home-care-is-hanging-by-a-thread/