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You are entitled to vote for your Local representatives, including your Local Coordinator, Bargaining Unit President, unit representatives and those on committees, such as Health and Safety, Professional Development and Labour-Management.

Members are welcome–and encouraged–to let their name stand for any Local or Bargaining Unit position. Your input is needed!

Resources

The following resources will help you learn more about the election process, responsibilities assigned to various positions and opportunities for leadership skill development within the Ontario Nurses' Association. 

2026 Local Elections

Three-Year Term — January 1st, 2027 until December 31st, 2029

This year we will be holding elections for various positions on our Local/Bargaining Unit team. Check here often as we will post election updates, including our call for nominations, candidate/voting information and election results.

Key Dates:

  • August 27, 2026 – Nominations Close
  • September 6, 2026 – Candidate Information Posted
  • September 16, 2026 – Voting Opens
  • September 23, 2026 – Voting Closes

Positions Up for Election
The Election Committee is accepting nominations for the following positions for the 2027–2029 term:

  • Local Coordinator
  • Local Treasurer
  • Local Secretary
  • Bargaining Unit President
  • Site Representative (Vice-President)
  • Human Rights and Equity Rep

Be sure to check your ONA bargaining unit bulletin board for other bargaining unit positions that are currently open for election. Members are encouraged to consider running for a leadership position and helping shape the future of our Local. 

The Guide to Leadership Accountabilities and Competencies - For Leaders at the Bargaining Unit and Local Levels outlines leadership accountabilities and competencies for each role.

Electronic Voting

We will use Electronic Voting for the upcoming Local & Bargaining Unit elections. Learn more here.

Members interested in running for any of the above positions are encouraged to contact their Bargaining Unit President or Tammy Aitken at gro.ano@054PUB400lacol to obtain a nomination form (or locate on your workplace union board).

Nomination forms must be fully completed, emailed, and received by the Election Committee Chair, Tammy Aitken, at gro.ano@054PUB400lacol no later than August 27, 2026.

A list of nominated candidates will be distributed to members and/or posted on the ONA bulletin board at the workplace by September 6, 2026.

Electronic Voting Period:   September 16–23, 2026

Eligible members will receive electronic voting instructions and secure voting credentials through their personal email address on file with ONA.

Please ensure that your contact information is current to avoid missing important election communications.

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