Episodes
ONA celebrates the walkback of Bill 124, and looks ahead to the next fights for public healthcare in Ontario.  Hosts: Erin Ariss, Angela Preocanin and Kattie Laur Producer: Kattie Laur Production support from Sheree Bond
Published 02/22/24
ONA Provincial President Erin Ariss and First Vice-President Angela Preocanin discuss the state of the province as we move through the second term of Doug Ford and his Progressive Conservatives. Find out what’s happening now and everything you need to know before Biennial Convention. Hosts: Erin Ariss, Angela Preocanin and Kattie Laur Producer: Kattie Laur Production support from Sheree Bond
Published 09/14/23
In this episode, we meet newly elected ONA Provincial President Erin Ariss and hear what the union is doing to fight Bill 60, as well as what ONA is hearing from members. Hosts: Erin Ariss, Angela Preocanin and Kattie Laur Production support from Sheree Bond Producer: Kattie Laur
Published 05/30/23
We're three months into the new year and plenty has happened for ONA already. ONA Interim Provincial President, Bernie Robinson, and First Vice-President, Angela Preocanin, discuss what's happened so far this year, from the hospital central negotiating experience, member actions to support the bargaining team and the actions ahead for arbitration, to ONA’s election of a new provincial president.  Hosts: Bernie Robinson, Angela Preocanin and Kattie Laur Production support from Sheree Bond ...
Published 03/17/23
ONA reflects the union efforts in recent months and looks ahead as the Provincial government continues to make detrimental decisions that impact Ontario nurses. Interim Provincial President, Bernie Robinson, and First Vice-President, Angela Preocanin, discuss the highlights and low points of the year, their recent experience supporting the CUPE strike in November, the mood of the public and recent updates on Bill 124. Bernie and Angela also unpack why although it's been a challenging year,...
Published 12/05/22
In the first episode of the new series, ‘Telling Ontarians the Truth’ from the Ontario Nurses' Association, ONA President, Cathryn Hoy, is joined by First Vice-President, Angela Preocanin, to comment on what the provincial budget means for nurses and Ontarians, the upcoming provincial election, and Nursing Week.
Published 05/10/22
ONA's soon-to-retire Vicki McKenna reflects on her two terms as Provincial President, and incoming president Cathryn Hoy discusses priorities for 2022.
Published 12/02/21
Welcome to Forward Together with ONA, a podcast from the Ontario Nurses' Association. ONA Provincial President Vicki McKenna and First Vice-President Cathryn Hoy discuss the status of ONA member contracts, COVID-19 and vaccination policies, the ONA elections, and the upcoming 2021 Biennial Convention.
Published 09/17/21
Welcome to Forward Together with ONA, a podcast from the Ontario Nurses Association. ONA Provincial President Vicki McKenna and First Vice-President Cathryn Hoy discuss the current situation of the pandemic, ongoing bargaining in several sectors, and Nursing Week 2021.
Published 05/10/21
Welcome to Forward Together with ONA, a podcast produced by the Ontario Nurses’ Association. In this episode, ONA President Vicki McKenna and First Vice-President Cathryn Hoy provide updates on the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines and supplies, ONA bargaining and what’s on the horizon for the union.
Published 02/26/21
ONA President Vicki McKenna and First Vice-President Cathryn Hoy take a look at the year in the review, what ONA has done and is doing to keep members safe, and discuss the impact of a global pandemic on front-line ONA members.
Published 11/26/20
An interview with ONA President Vicki McKenna, who discusses the COVID-19 pandemic, some good news regarding proper protective equipment, and the challenges facing the province.
Published 10/15/20
An interview with ONA President Vicki McKenna, who shares updates about the global pandemic, what ONA is doing for its members, and how the pandemic has affected members and the way they practise. She also looks ahead at what might come next.
Published 04/30/20
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Published 02/19/20
An interview with ONA President Vicki McKenna, who provides updates on a recent win related to workplace violence, what is happening in public health and the government's cuts, hospital central negotiating plans, and what she is looking forward to in the coming months.
Published 01/22/20
An interview with ONA President Vicki McKenna, who shares highlights of the recent Biennial Convention, along with priorities for the new year.
Published 12/11/19
An interview with ONA President Vicki McKenna, who provides a recap of ONA's meeting with Premier Doug Ford and Health Minister Christine Elliott, and gives us a sneak preview of the upcoming Biennial Convention.
Published 10/16/19
An interview with ONA President Vicki McKenna, who discusses the final report and recommendations of the Public Inquiry into the Safety and Security of Residents of Long-Term Care, as well as what's coming in the fall for ONA.
Published 08/08/19
An interview with ONA President Vicki McKenna. She shares highlights of the recent Joint Sector meeting, and discusses concerns about proposed healthcare reform in Ontario. She also talks about ONA’s strategy for the release of the Long-Term Care Inquiry recommendations.
Published 04/29/19
An interview with ONA president Vicki McKenna.
Published 05/17/18
Ontario Nurses’ Association President Vicki McKenna discusses the recent Joint Sector Meeting, the good and bad news from the Ontario budget, the upcoming Ontario election, and Nursing Week, coming up in May.
Published 04/09/18