NEW YORK — Nurses and two major hospital systems in New York City have reached a deal to end a near month-long strike over staffing levels and workplace safety concerns. The agreement, announced on Monday, involves nurses from Montefiore and Mount Sinai hospitals, while striking nurses at NewYork-Presbyterian are still negotiating. The strike, which commenced on January 12, led to a significant hiring of temporary nurses to cover shifts during a particularly demanding flu season. The union representing the nurses shared that the tentative agreement includes a 12% pay raise and assurances of health benefits without additional costs, along with new workplace violence protections. Nurses will vote this week on whether to ratify the agreement before returning to work. The deal will affect approximately 10,500 nurses of the 15,000 on strike. In contrast, NewYork-Presbyterian hospital representatives revealed that they’ve agreed to a proposal that includes pay raises and staffing enhancements, yet the strike remains in effect as negotiations continue. The hospitals maintain that operations are running smoothly, but the union argues that the demands for safe patient care have yet to be met adequately.
Nurses Strike in NYC Ends with New Agreement
Nurses Strike in NYC Ends with New Agreement
After nearly a month of striking, nurses in New York City have reached a tentative agreement with two major hospital systems regarding pay and workplace safety.
Nurses in New York City have successfully negotiated a deal to end their nearly month-long strike at Montefiore and Mount Sinai hospitals. The agreement includes a pay raise, improved staffing, and enhanced protections against workplace violence. While nurses at these hospitals prepare to return to work, their counterparts at NewYork-Presbyterian remain on strike, citing ongoing staffing issues. The union emphasized the need for secure working conditions amidst rising concerns over workplace safety. If ratified, this agreement will help support around 10,500 nurses as they return to their vital roles in healthcare.
