We are Canada’s largest nurses’ union. Our members provide care in hospitals, long-term care, public health, clinics, the community and industry. Together, we push for reforms and fight for better workplaces. We don’t settle because a lot is at stake––who we are, where we work and who we work for.
We are a platform for local action. We fight against unfair and unsafe treatment, policies and government decisions that impact your ability to provide safe and quality care. We negotiate and enforce your contracts, offer benefits and insurance, provide tailored education and development opportunities and more.
In times of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act.
SIMCOE COUNTY-MUSKOKA, ON, November 4, 2026 – Public health and registered nurses providing a wide range of services that keep more than 600,000 people in their communities healthy and safe in Simcoe County and the District of Muskoka, are entering conciliation with their employer tomorrow in their pursuit of a fair new contract.
We recognize the vital role that Nurse Practitioners (NPs) play in our health-care system and celebrate the work of our NP members during Nurse Practitioner Week, November 8-14.
This year, Medical Radiation Technologists (MRT) Week takes place from November 8-14. We recognize and celebrate the essential role that MRTs play in the health-care system.
GUELPH, ON, October 29, 2026 – Registered nurses (RNs) and nurse practitioners (NPs) providing primary care services to thousands of patients held an information picket today at the Guelph Community Health Centre (CHC) to demand a fair contract. They were joined by Ontario Nurses’ Association (ONA) Provincial President Erin Ariss, RN, Vice-President Grace Pierias, RN and community members. The information picket was held as nurses escalate their efforts to pressure their employer to negotiate fair wage increases that recognize the value of their care and address the rising cost of living.
TORONTO, ON, October 28, 2026 – The Ontario Nurses’ Association (ONA) is calling for the implementation of mandatory nurse-to-patient ratios and demanding that the Ford government impose an immediate moratorium on registered nurse (RN) and health-care position cuts. ONA has received official notification of more than 1,900 registered nurse and health-care professional position cuts since January 2025, the majority to RN hospital positions. That totals 3.1 million hours annually of lost care across the province.
Register for a virtual meeting on October 28 or 29 to hear details and vote on bargaining proposals.
LONDON, ON, October 16, 2026 – The Ontario Nurses’ Association (ONA) is demanding answers from the Ford government and Health Minister Sylvia Jones following the announcement that St. Joseph’s Health Care London is cutting more than 120 registered nurses (RNs).
We recognize the hard work and dedication of these health-care professionals. This year, RT Week is October 25 to 31.
TORONTO, ON, October 8, 2026 – Ontario’s emergency departments (ED) are in deep crisis due to understaffing and chronic underfunding, and Premier Ford’s latest “action team” will only make matters worse, says Ontario Nurses’ Association (ONA) Provincial President Erin Ariss, RN.
Register for demand-setting meetings for our upcoming contract negotiations.
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