Register online now for the 2010 Biennial Convention
Online registration for ONA’s 2010 Biennial Convention is now open. ONA members and nursing student affiliate members should register and book their hotel rooms by Tuesday, October 5.
Important information: Demutualization proceeds for named HOODIP participants
You may be eligible to benefit financially as a result of the settlement of a class lawsuit about the demutualization of an insurance company that covered nurses at certain workplaces through the Hospitals of Ontario Disability Income Plan (HOODIP). Some ONA members and retirees must take action to benefit, but many members are not required to do anything. Read this ONA News item to find out whether you need to take action.
Hospital Central Negotiating Team election
Ballots for the Hospital Central Negotiating Team election were mailed directly to members on August 30. Completed ballots must be received by ONA no later than 16:30h ET on October 1, 2010. Information about the candidates is provided in this ONA News item.
Regional Summits on Hospital Fee-for-Service Funding
The Government of Ontario is changing the way hospitals are funded, moving away from block grants to a type of fee-for-service funding. Join the Ontario Health Coalition at one of six regional summits to learn what the changes mean for patients and health care providers.
President's Message
LHINs report proves ONA’s point
Ontario Ombudsman Andre Marin’s recent scathing report on the Hamilton Niagara Haldimand Brant Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) recounts much of what ONA members have experienced first-hand in their dealings with these bodies.
Clearly, LHINs are not functioning as the government promised Ontarians they would. At the very least, an immediate moratorium on nursing cuts must be instituted. Our health care is too important to be diluted any further while “defensive and recalcitrant” unelected bodies make the decisions that have such a serious impact on each and every RN and patient in this province.
Media Releases
TORONTO, September 03, 2010
Front-line nurses march in labour day parades
PETERBOROUGH, July 30, 2010
London Health Sciences Centre, University Site
Find out why nurses at the London Health Sciences Centre, University Site want to join the Ontario Nurses’ Association (ONA).
ONA Bargaining 2010 ‘Have a Say’ Survey
ONA members are encouraged to share their bargaining priorities using this short electronic questionnaire.
The survey takes about 20 minutes to complete and the last day to participate is October 15.
To fill out the survey, click here and enter your email address as your password.
Nurse Practitioner Survey
Are you a Nurse Practitioner in Ontario?
Share your opinions in ONA’s online Nurse Practitioner Needs Assessment Survey today.
2010 International Year of the Nurse
The 2010 International Year of the Nurse (IYNurse) is the centennial year of the death of the founder of modern nursing — Florence Nightingale (1820-1910).
To celebrate this historic milestone, the 2010 IYNurse was established to actively involve the world’s nurses — estimated to be more than 15 million — in a celebration of commitment to bring health to their communities, locally and worldwide.
ONA Members
My Union. My Contract. My Workplace.
Join ONA
Are you a registered nurse in an Ontario facility that is not currently unionized? Find out what the Ontario Nurses' Association (ONA) can do for you.
Education
ONA’s education programs are developed from a broad perspective to address member concerns in all sectors of health care. See the Workshop Calendar to find out what’s happening in your region.
Featured workshop:
Professional Responsibility Workload Reporting Process
Where: Holiday Inn,1696 Regent Street,Sudbury,
When: September 28, 2010
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