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.
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.
BROCKVILLE, GANANOQUE, ON, October 5, 2026 – The Ontario Nurses’ Association (ONA) is seeking a fair new collective agreement for registered nurses (RNs) and is entering conciliation talks with the Leeds & Grenville Community Family Health Team (LGCFHT) today.
The 2026 Anti-Racism, Equity & Human Rights Summit and November Provincial Coordinators Meeting take place November 17-20, 2026. Learn more.
Mental Health Awareness Week (October 4-10) is a time to raise awareness and educate the public about the reality of mental illness. This week coincides with World Mental Health Day on October 10.
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