ONA was selected as the successful union in the vote to represent health-care professionals at Ontario Health atHome. As an ONA member, you are part of a community advocating for your rights and professional standards.

Moving forward, this page will serve as your hub for news, information and actions to support your work. Check back often for updates.

Have any questions?

Update Your Information

New ONA Members

For our members who are new to ONA as a result of the PSLRTA, please complete this membership form dedicated for our new Ontario Health atHome members: Membership Application Form.

Existing ONA Members

Our existing ONA Ontario Health atHome members who have not previously signed a membership form should complete the standard application form launched by leaders through Access ONA. Members can update their information by completing the online Member Application Form through Access ONA, or by contacting Dues and Membership Intake at memberchanges@ona.org or by calling 1-800-387-5580 and asking for Dues and Membership.

Stay Informed

Town Hall Sessions - May 6 and 7

These sessions are an opportunity for you to learn more, ask questions, and help shape our collective path forward.

We are holding two town halls. Please register for the session that corresponds with your branch:

Please be sure to register as soon as possible as only registered users can attend the town hall.

Frequently Asked Questions

We understand that you may have questions about next steps and how representation will be established. The following provides an update on what to expect:

We are connecting with counsel for COPE, CUPE, and OPSEU to confirm timelines for the transfer of grievance files and any other relevant documentation to ONA to ensure a seamless transition.

We have contacted OH atHome to request that all relevant timelines be extended so that current grievances are protected and no representation gaps occur.

Legal counsel for all unions will continue to engage with the employer and the Ontario Labour Relations Board (OLRB), as required, to resolve matters related to excluded and challenged positions.

We will be contacting the employer to confirm your dues rate. All ONA benefits are included within your existing dues rate.

Some of our members work at more than one facility. If those facilities are unionized with ONA, those members may be eligible for an automatic refund of the operating portion of union dues paid at each additional employer. You can learn more here.

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Local Representation

Wondering which ONA Local you belong to? Local affiliation has been confirmed and is as follows: Champlain will be with ONA42, Toronto Central will be with ONA82, Mississauga Halton will be with ONA238, and Central West will be with ONA43. Elections will be coordinated where necessary.

If you are currently an elected Local representative for one of these branches, please confirm your contact information by emailing OHatHomeMemberQuestions@ona.org.

If you served as a Local representative and do not wish to continue, please email OHatHomeMemberQuestions@ona.org and we will arrange for an election.

Once all branch representatives have been confirmed and/or elections have been completed, we will convene a meeting with all Local leaders to develop a transition agreement for presentation to the employer.

Defend working conditions for Ontario Health atHome members

On August 14, 2025, the provincial government mandated full-time return to office for all Ontario Public Service employees and ONA’s 4,200 registered nurses and health-care professionals working at Ontario Health atHome (OHaH).

This decision was made with no meaningful consultation with workers and disregards the proven success of hybrid work models. For years, ONA members at OHaH have delivered exceptional public services under flexible arrangements that support productivity, staff retention and employee well-being. It helps them focus on what matters: providing exceptional care for OHaH clients.

Support OHaH workers fighting to defend their working conditions. Tell the government to stop this plan and engage in meaningful dialogue to develop a modern, evidence-based workplace strategy that benefits both employees and the people of Ontario.

Moving Forward: Ontario Health atHome Professional Unit Representation Update

We are grateful for the opportunity to continue representing employees in the professional members Bargaining Unit.

While we have won the representation vote for the Professional Unit and the Ontario Labour Relations Board (OLRB) has issued its Voter Report, the OLRB has not yet released its formal Decision or Certificate naming ONA as the bargaining agent for the Professional group. It can take several weeks for the Decision and/or Certificate to be issued.

Until that time, we are only permitted to communicate with current ONA members.

Once we are officially recognized as the union representing the professional group at Ontario Health atHome, we will share further updates and important information.

Please stay tuned for more details.

Campaign Update

ONA was selected as the successful union in the vote to represent health-care professionals at Ontario Health atHome.

Throughout our campaign, we connected with thousands of OHaH staff through workplace meetings, town halls, phone calls, and texts. You told us you wanted a union that understands health care, knows how to win, and isn’t afraid to stand up to tough opponents. We heard you loud and clear.

We could not have achieved this win without the many dedicated ONA members who organized on the ground and in their communities, supported by our staff, ONA retirees and phone bank volunteers throughout this campaign. Your commitment and solidarity are appreciated.
 
Whether it’s the Ford government or Ontario Health atHome management, we will stand up, speak out, and fight for you every step of the way.

In the coming weeks and months, there’s important work ahead. We will be launching the election of an OHaH Provincial Negotiating Team, circulating our Have-Your-Say Bargaining Survey so you can shape your next contract, and holding demand-setting and vote-on-proposal meetings. There’s lots to do and we are ready and energized to get started!

Media Release: ONA Wins Vote to Represent Ontario Health atHome Health-Care Professionals (February 13, 2026)

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