Meet Jeremy, a nurse and human rights advocate working in public health. In this episode, Jeremy talks about what he's learned working with unhoused people and those with substance use issues, how he addresses stigma, and what keeps him going.

If you want to talk about your own mental health, check to see if you can access an Employee Assistance Program through work or find help through BeyondSilence.ca, a mental health support tool developed by and for healthcare workers.

Meet Leila, an internationally educated nurse working in a hospital. In this episode, Leila talks about her journey to Canada, adjusting to a different nursing environment, dealing with the judgement and discrimination she has experienced from colleagues and patients, and how she stays positive through it all.

If you want to talk about your own mental health, check to see if you can access an Employee Assistance Program through work or find help through BeyondSilence.ca, a mental health support tool developed by and for healthcare workers.

Meet Janet, a nurse and ONA member working in mental health. She is also Black. In this episode, Janet tells stories from her 30-year career, including what it's like to work in a mental health care setting, using her Jamaican culture to connect and work with patients, navigating racism and discrimination from colleagues and managers, and how she became an activist with her union.

If you want to talk about your own mental health, check to see if you can access an Employee Assistance Program through work or find help through BeyondSilence.ca, a mental health support tool developed by and for health-care workers.

When was the last time you heard what your colleagues were really thinking, especially when it comes to their daily work experiences of racism and oppression?

The Ontario Nurses Association brings you three very special episodes featuring the stories of health-care workers. Each episode is a chance to learn from each other and to hear each other's stories.

If you work in health-care and especially if you're an ONA member, this podcast is for you.

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

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

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

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 Producer: Kattie Laur

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, ONA members should stay optimistic about what's to come.

ATTN: Two days after recording this podcast, the Superior Court released its decision that found Bill 124 to be unconstitutional and the Ford government has announced its intention to appeal the decision. For more on this, ONA members can participate in an ONA Telephone Town Hall on December 12. You can also read more at ONA's updated Bill 124 page: https://www.ona.org/about-bill-124/

Hosts: Bernie Robinson, Angela Preocanin and Kattie Laur Production support from Sheree Bond Producer: Kattie Laur

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.