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Hospital Provincial Bargaining Book-Off: Expression of Interest Form

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Over 60,000 ONA hospital members are entering provincial bargaining. Take an active role in the campaign!

There is a lot at stake in this round of bargaining as front-line nurses are facing unprecedented cuts in the hospital sector that are accelerating at an alarming rate. The first half of 2026 brought roughly the same number of position cuts as the entirety of 2025. As we collectively take on hospital Chief Executive Officers (CEOs), hospital members will need the support to organize their own coworkers to win their demands.

Front-line member book-offs will play this role and be trained on how to build power at the Bargaining Unit level by:

Learning the specific skills necessary to engage and connect with their coworkers.
Developing the structures needed to take on increasingly impactful actions.

To make meaningful strides towards high participation in the sector, we are starting with one hospital per region and recruiting two member book-offs from each site for the duration of this bargaining campaign.

Details

This is a temporary secondment role negotiated with your employer by your Labour Relations Officer.
Exact dates are to be confirmed. We anticipate seconded members will join the campaign from October 5, 2026, to March 26, 2027; a total of 13 weeks in 2026 and 12 weeks falling in 2027.
Members will work full-time hours, Monday to Friday with flexibility. Some evening work is required.
Two members from each deep organizing site (one per region) will be seconded for a total of 10 workplace book-offs.
Working knowledge of Word, Excel, Teams, Zoom, and social media platforms required; a laptop will be provided for the duration of the secondment.
An equity lens will be applied to reflect the diversity of our membership, including race, language, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability, and age.

Member book-offs will be on-boarded by and work with the Government Relations and Mobilizing Team.
A three day, in-person training will be provided in Toronto. Dates are to be confirmed.
Members will be trained in organizing methods, including building and maintaining structures, and tracking and building participation within their Bargaining Unit.
Members will receive ongoing mentorship and support from ONA staff.
At the conclusion of the campaign, book-offs will have the opportunity to come back together in Toronto for a debrief and next steps training day.

Take on a leadership role and work in tandem with other booked-off members to deep organize your Bargaining Unit and achieve high participation in all aspects of the campaign.
Frequently connect one on one with other members or in group meetings.
Participate in developing and maintaining an organizing list to chart and build collective power in your Bargaining Unit.
Consistently support Bargaining Unit, regional, and provincial bargaining action teams.
Play an active role in actions and attend evening action team meetings.