| Our Union | About Us | Who We Are

We are Canada’s largest nurses’ union. Our work is guided and fueled by the grassroots actions of our members who fight for better, safer and fairer workplaces.

Local action is ONA action. Our members provide care in hospitals, long-term care, public health, the community, clinics, and industry across Ontario. We change these places in ways no one else can, fighting for each other and for those who can’t fight for themselves.

We’re in this together. We are one ONA.

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Our Mission

Our mission at ONA is to defend the rights of and advocate for nurses and health-care professionals who care for the health of Ontarians.

Our Vision

Our vision is empowered members taking collective action for safe, equitable workplaces and high-quality health care for all Ontarians.

Our Values

Strength and Unity

Determined and together, we harness our collective power and achieve our shared goals.

Integrity and Professionalism

We are committed to doing what is right, advancing the interests of our members, and advocating for patients, residents, and clients.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We embrace our differences and seek to create an organization, a health-care system, and a society where all people are valued, included, and respected.

Our principles are our power.

Strategic Plan 2021–2026

Our Strategic Plan guides our decision-making and keeps us focused on what matters the most: to serve members more effectively. The six priorities are informed by our members, Bargaining Unit representatives, Local executives, Board members, and staff.

Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression Action Plan

As a component of our Strategic Plan, our four-year Anti Racism and Anti-Oppression Action Plan guides our union in addressing the ongoing racism and oppression that exists for so many of our members and staff, and within our communities. The plan contains seven priority areas and 35 action items.

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