ONA Local 70 is the union representing over 2700 Registered Nurses at Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS). It is a challenge to provide timely communications pertinent to this large membership. The nurses at HHS need access to important union and professional news.
  
The goal of this site is to provide our members with quick access to important reference tools and information to assist them in exercising their rights under the Collective Agreement and other legislation such as Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Some of the features of our site:

  • Contact Lists for Local Executive and Committee Reps
  • Access Collective Agreements – Local and Central
  • The Grievance Process – How does the process work? Find important instructions to follow if you think you have a grievance
  • Occupational Health and Safety – Modified Work, Accommodation, Promotion of Safety in the Workplace
  • Hospital Association Committee (HAC) – where your Improper Workload Forms are reviewed ONA
  • Education Calendar – any member can request to attend these excellent workshops.Many of the ONA courses qualify for the CNO continuing education
  • Links to other Union and Nursing sites
  • Benefits Information including Sick Leave, LTD, Dental, Extended Health, Vacation
  • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – Scheduling; Overtime and Premium Payments; Vacation and other Collective Agreement issues
  • Calendar – important ONA meeting and event dates

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