The Ontario Nurses’ Association (ONA) is the union representing more than 68,000 registered nurses and health-care professionals, as well as 18,000 nursing student affiliates, providing care in hospitals, long-term care facilities, public health, the community, clinics and industry.



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Katherine Russo
Tel: 647-539-1925

 

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May 16, 2022, 08:30 ET Ontario Nurses' Association Urges Voters to Prioritize Protecting Public Health Care, Ahead of Election Debate

TORONTO, May 16, 2022 /CNW/ - The Ontario Nurses' Association (ONA) urges Ontarians to pay close attention to the promises made at today's election debate and vote for protecting public health care...

May 10, 2022, 15:00 ET Media Advisory - Front-line nurses rally on International Nurses' Day to raise awareness the impact Bill 124 has on patient care

ST. CATHARINES, ON, May 10, 2022 /CNW/ - On May 12, the day on which people worldwide celebrate the tireless efforts of nurses on International Nurses' Day, dozens of local registered nurses from the ...

May 06, 2022, 09:00 ET 'Focus is on Advocacy for Nursing Week 2022:' Ontario Nurses' Association

TORONTO, May 6, 2022 /CNW/ - May 9 to 15 is Nursing Week 2022, and Ontario Nurses' Association (ONA) members – more than 68,000 nurses and health-care professionals – will mark the week by focusing...

Apr 28, 2022, 17:53 ET Ontario Nurses' Association says Ford Budget Fails Nurses, Health-Care Professionals - and Ontarians

TORONTO, April 28, 2022 /CNW/ - The Ontario Nurses' Association (ONA) says the Ford government's provincial budget fails to present Ontarians with meaningful solutions to rebuild our health-care...

Mar 28, 2022, 12:45 ET Nurses decry quiet withdrawal of charges stemming from violence at Southlake Regional Health Centre

Health-care workers' safety continues to be at great risk NEWMARKET, ON, March 28, 2022 /CNW/ - With serious workplace violence incidents continuing to plague Southlake Regional Health Centre,...

Mar 04, 2022, 09:00 ET /R E P E A T -- Media Advisory - ONA Members to Rally for Care in Nepean on Friday/

NEPEAN, ON, March 3, 2022 /CNW/ - Ontario Nurses' Association (ONA) registered nurses and health-care professionals from Locals 42, 74, 83, 84 and 214 are bringing their fight to repeal...

Mar 03, 2022, 14:00 ET Media Advisory - ONA Members to Rally for Care in Nepean on Friday

NEPEAN, ON, March 3, 2022 /CNW/ - Ontario Nurses' Association (ONA) registered nurses and health-care professionals from Locals 42, 74, 83, 84 and 214 are bringing their fight to repeal...

Feb 11, 2022, 15:36 ET Ontario Nurses' Association Secures Retention Bonus For All Front-Line Nurses, Other Measures to Address Nursing Crisis

TORONTO, Feb. 11, 2022 /CNW/ - Ontario Nurses' Association (ONA) President Cathryn Hoy, RN has met with Premier Doug Ford for a second time and has negotiated a good-faith retention bonus for all...

Feb 03, 2022, 16:10 ET Ontario Nurses' Association to Meet with Premier Again Next Week to Discuss Nursing Retention

ONA President Cathryn Hoy says there are no commitments yet TORONTO, Feb. 3, 2022 /CNW/ - Ontario Nurses' Association (ONA) President Cathryn Hoy, RN, says that at a meeting today with Premier Doug...

Feb 03, 2022, 09:00 ET /R E P E A T -- Media Advisory - ONA President Cathryn Hoy, RN, available for comment following her meeting with Premier Ford/

TORONTO, Feb. 2, 2022 /CNW/ - The Ontario Nurses' Association is hopeful its much-anticipated meeting with Premier Doug Ford and Minister of Health Christine Elliott could set the stage for needed...

Feb 02, 2022, 15:17 ET Media Advisory - ONA President Cathryn Hoy, RN, available for comment following her meeting with Premier Ford

TORONTO, Feb. 2, 2022 /CNW/ - The Ontario Nurses' Association is hopeful its much-anticipated meeting with Premier Doug Ford and Minister of Health Christine Elliott could set the stage for needed...

Jan 26, 2022, 10:25 ET Front-line nurses offer concrete solutions to improve staffing, fix critical issues plaguing health care

ONA's pre-budget submission says repealing Bill 124 is the first step to stop the exodus of nurses TORONTO, Jan. 26, 2022 /CNW/ - The Ontario Nurses' Association (ONA) says its pre-budget submission...

Dec 06, 2021, 08:30 ET Ontario Nurses' Association Marks Canada's National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

TORONTO, Dec. 6, 2021 /CNW/ - The Ontario Nurses' Association's (ONA) 68,000 front-line registered nurses (RNs) and health-care professionals are pausing today to mark Canada's National Day of...

Dec 01, 2021, 14:36 ET ONA says Failure to Maintain Stockpiles of PPE Inexcusable

TORONTO, Dec. 1, 2021 /CNW/ - The Ontario Nurses' Association (ONA), the union representing 68,000 front-line registered nurses (RNs) and health-care providers, says it is 'unsurprised' by...

Nov 26, 2021, 13:47 ET Ontario Nurses' Association is Relieved as Federal Government Announces Health-Care Worker Protections Strengthened

TORONTO, Nov. 26, 2021 /CNW/ - The Ontario Nurses' Association (ONA) is joining nursing unions across Canada today in celebrating a long-fought-for victory to strengthen laws related to health-care...

Nov 26, 2021, 08:30 ET Ontario Nurses' Association, Public Health Sudbury & Districts Head to Conciliation

SUDBURY, ON, Nov. 26, 2021 /CNW/ - The Ontario Nurses' Association (ONA), the union representing 126 registered nurses and two nurse practitioners working tirelessly to care for their community, will ...

Nov 25, 2021, 08:00 ET /R E P E A T -- Media Advisory - Stratford-Area Front-Line Nurses, Health-Care Professionals to Rally/

Ontario Nurses' Association members call for repeal of Bill 124, Doug Ford's wage-suppression legislation STRATFORD, ON, Nov. 24, 2021 /CNW/ - Registered nurses and health-care professionals will...

Nov 24, 2021, 14:00 ET Media Advisory - Stratford-Area Front-Line Nurses, Health-Care Professionals to Rally

Ontario Nurses' Association members call for repeal of Bill 124, Doug Ford's wage-suppression legislation STRATFORD, ON, Nov. 24, 2021 /CNW/ - Registered nurses and health-care professionals will...

Nov 24, 2021, 10:00 ET Ontario Nurses' Association Urges Cassellholme Board of Management to Take Action, Stop Registered Nurse Cuts

NORTH BAY, ON, Nov. 24, 2021 /CNW/ - The Ontario Nurses' Association (ONA) is raising the alarm about cuts to registered nurse (RN) positions that are risking resident safety at Cassellholme home for ...

Nov 23, 2021, 14:11 ET First Court Appearance Scheduled for Tomorrow for Southlake Regional Health Centre

ONA watching that employer be held accountable for failure to comply with obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act NEWMARKET, ON, Nov. 23, 2021 /CNW/ - The Ontario Nurses' Association ...

Nov 17, 2021, 11:03 ET Ontario Nurses' Association and Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit Head to Conciliation, Hope to Avoid a Strike

BROCKVILLE, ON, Nov. 17, 2021 /CNW/ - The Ontario Nurses' Association (ONA) is heading to conciliation tomorrow in an effort to negotiate a new collective agreement for the dedicated and highly...

Nov 16, 2021, 09:00 ET Expert Nursing Panel Report Released: Makes 157 Recommendations to Improve Care at Southlake Regional Health Centre

NEWMARKET, ON, Nov. 16, 2021 /CNW/ - An independent panel of nursing experts, called in by the Ontario Nurses' Association (ONA) and Southlake Regional Health Centre to review care, professional...

Nov 11, 2021, 14:00 ET Media Advisory - Front-line RNs, Health-Care Professionals to Hold Large Nepean Rally

Ontario Nurses' Association members call for repeal of Bill 124 NEPEAN, ON, Nov. 11, 2021 /CNW/ - Front-line registered nurses and health-care professionals, with support from allies, will rally...

Nov 10, 2021, 08:30 ET Ontario Nurses' Association Horrified as Hôtel Dieu Grace Healthcare Announces Cuts to Registered Nurse Care

WINDSOR, ON, Nov. 10, 2021 /CNW/ - The Ontario Nurses' Association (ONA) is raising the alarm at the shocking and disingenuous plan announced to cut registered nurses (RNs) at Hôtel Dieu Grace...

Nov 08, 2021, 08:30 ET Ontario Nurses' Association Celebrates Medical Radiation Technologists' Week

TORONTO, Nov. 8, 2021 /CNW/ - The Ontario Nurses' Association (ONA) is celebrating Medical Radiation Technologists' Week. ONA President Vicki McKenna, RN says the union is recognizing and honouring...

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