The Ontario Nurses’ Association (ONA) is a proactive union committed to improving the economic welfare and quality of work-life for our members, to enable them to provide high-quality health care.

Founded in 1973, the Ontario Nurses’ Association (ONA) is the trade union that represents 60,000 registered nurses and allied health professionals working throughout Ontario, including:
hospitals
community health
long-term care
public health
clinics
industry
Each facility represented by ONA has a Bargaining Unit President that oversees union activities within that facility. The provincial organization is divided into Locals, which is headed by a Local Coordinator. Bargaining Unit Presidents as well as Local Coordinators are ONA members, and are members'​ best source of information as it pertains to their facility.

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Nursing & Residential Care

Ontario Nurses' Association

Ontario Nurses' Association's headquarters in Toronto, Canada

Andrea Kay

Athena Brown

Nina Sinopoli Cga

Matthew Stout

Sharan K. Basran

The Legal and Compliance team at the Ontario Nurses' Association is dedicated to safeguarding the rights of its members through expert legal counsel and support in labour relations. They handle litigation, negotiate compliance with labor laws, and ensure organizational adherence to legal standards, ultimately empowering nurses and allied health professionals to advocate effectively for their working conditions and rights.

Legal and Compliance

The Human Resources and Labor Relations team at the Ontario Nurses' Association focuses on supporting and advocating for its members by managing labor relations, addressing grievances, and ensuring compliance with collective agreements. The team works to enhance professional practice standards, promote anti-racism and anti-oppression initiatives, and provide guidance on health and safety matters, fostering a positive work environment for nurses and allied health professionals across the province. Through collaboration with local coordinators and bargaining unit leaders, the team aims to improve the overall welfare and working conditions of its members.

Human Resources and Labor Relations

The Technology and Development team at the Ontario Nurses' Association is dedicated to enhancing the organization's technological capabilities to better serve its members. This team is responsible for developing and maintaining software applications, managing network infrastructure, and overseeing IT projects that facilitate communication and data management. By leveraging technology, they aim to improve operational efficiency and support the union's mission of providing high-quality healthcare.

Technology and Development

The Leadership Team at the Ontario Nurses' Association plays a crucial role in guiding the union's strategic direction, advocating for the rights and welfare of its members, and ensuring effective governance. This team is responsible for overseeing negotiations, addressing grievances, and promoting health and safety standards within the healthcare sector. By collaborating with various Local Coordinators and Bargaining Unit Presidents, they aim to enhance the overall quality of work-life for registered nurses and allied health professionals across Ontario.

Ontario Nurses' Association

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Teams

Legal and Compliance

Human Resources and Labor Relations

Technology and Development

Leadership Team

Offices

Ontario Nurses' Association

Org chart

Teams

Legal and Compliance

Human Resources and Labor Relations

Technology and Development

Leadership Team

Offices

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