Media Room

We are regulated, unionized nurses and health-care professionals, working on the front lines for the well-being of Ontarians. We are often impacted by news events and legislative and policy changes. Find media releases, images, and fast facts about our union.

Our members are engaged and knowledgeable about news and policy developments that impact their ability to provide safe and quality care to their patients, residents and clients.

ONA speaks on behalf of Ontario’s front-line nurses and health-care professionals. If you need a health-care perspective on what’s making news, our media relations staff can assist. We provide comment and expertise on a wide range of topics, including:

• Patient safety
• Labour relations
• Occupational health and safety
• Nursing in Ontario
• Health policy and economics
• Infection prevention and control
• Human rights and equity issues
• Political action and engagement

Media Releases

Fast Facts

ONA was born in 1973 from grassroots activism. We have grown tremendously since then as a platform for local action, guided by our members’ needs and priorities.

We are now the largest healthcare-focused union in Ontario. We have:

• 68,000+ Members
• 18,000+ Nursing student affiliates
• 60+ Locals
• 500+ Bargaining Units

Our members are nurses and health-care professionals, including:

• Nurse practitioners.
• Registered nurses.
• Registered practical nurses.
• Occupational therapists.
• Respiratory therapists.
• Physiotherapists.
• Social workers.
• Medical radiation technologists.
• Medical laboratory professionals.
• and more.

They work across Ontario in:

• Hospitals.
• Nursing homes.
• Homes for the aged.
• Public health.
• Home care.
• Clinics and industry.
• Family health teams.
• Community health centres.