Nearly 15,000 nurses in New York City have walked out on strike at several major hospitals, leaving thousands of patients without care. The striking nurses are demanding better staffing levels and higher pay, citing a dire shortage of staff and long hours that have taken a toll on their well-being.
The strike, which began on Monday, has already had an impact on patient care at some of the city's top hospitals, including NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, Columbia University Medical Center, and Mount Sinai Hospital. The American Nurses Association (ANA) said that the strike is necessary to bring attention to the "crisis" in nurse staffing levels.
The union claims that many nurses are working over 90 hours per week, with some even exceeding 100 hours. This, combined with a shortage of staff, has led to concerns about patient safety and care quality.
ANA officials say that they have been negotiating with hospital administrators for months, but progress has been slow. The union is demanding better staffing ratios, higher pay, and improved working conditions for nurses.
The strike comes three years after a similar job action by nurses won significant gains in pay and benefits. However, the union says that more needs to be done to address the ongoing crisis in nurse staffing levels.
"This is not just about nurses; it's about the patients who rely on us for care," said Karen Ignagni, president of the ANA. "We will continue to fight until we achieve the staffing ratios and conditions that are safe and dignified for our members."
The strike has sparked concerns about how hospitals will manage patient flow and ensure continuity of care during the strike. However, hospital officials say that they have contingency plans in place to minimize disruptions.
As the strike continues, nurses are urging patients who have appointments scheduled during this time to cancel or reschedule. The ANA is also providing resources for patients who need medical attention but do not have access to their primary caregiver due to the strike.
The strike has sparked national attention, with many calling on hospital administrators and policymakers to address the crisis in nurse staffing levels. As the standoff continues, one thing is clear: nurses will no longer be ignored on this issue.
The strike, which began on Monday, has already had an impact on patient care at some of the city's top hospitals, including NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, Columbia University Medical Center, and Mount Sinai Hospital. The American Nurses Association (ANA) said that the strike is necessary to bring attention to the "crisis" in nurse staffing levels.
The union claims that many nurses are working over 90 hours per week, with some even exceeding 100 hours. This, combined with a shortage of staff, has led to concerns about patient safety and care quality.
ANA officials say that they have been negotiating with hospital administrators for months, but progress has been slow. The union is demanding better staffing ratios, higher pay, and improved working conditions for nurses.
The strike comes three years after a similar job action by nurses won significant gains in pay and benefits. However, the union says that more needs to be done to address the ongoing crisis in nurse staffing levels.
"This is not just about nurses; it's about the patients who rely on us for care," said Karen Ignagni, president of the ANA. "We will continue to fight until we achieve the staffing ratios and conditions that are safe and dignified for our members."
The strike has sparked concerns about how hospitals will manage patient flow and ensure continuity of care during the strike. However, hospital officials say that they have contingency plans in place to minimize disruptions.
As the strike continues, nurses are urging patients who have appointments scheduled during this time to cancel or reschedule. The ANA is also providing resources for patients who need medical attention but do not have access to their primary caregiver due to the strike.
The strike has sparked national attention, with many calling on hospital administrators and policymakers to address the crisis in nurse staffing levels. As the standoff continues, one thing is clear: nurses will no longer be ignored on this issue.
this is getting serious rn, 15k nurses walkin out for better staffin & pay... like 90 hours/week is crazy talk 
what's even more concerning is patient safety & care quality sufferin' 
hospitals gotta step up their game & prioritize nurse well-being 
its just not right that they dont have access to proper care rn. nurses r literally the backbone of healthcare and yall deserve way more than 90 hours a week 
they work so hard and put their lives on the line every day it's crazy to see them fighting for better pay and conditions after all these years they deserve it, tbh... 90 hours a week is just insane what's wrong with hospitals? can't they just hire more staff already? it's not like they're asking for the moon 
i feel bad for the nurses who have no choice but to do it also hope those in power listen up cuz this isnt just about nurses its about patient care and safety 
Can't we do something to prevent this from happening in the first place? Maybe better staffing levels and pay would make it easier for them to work without burning out? 
im not surprised tho, all the hospitals are getting super busy & it's only a matter of time before something like this happens again. maybe if they can get those staffing ratios right, we'll see fewer strikes in the future 
anyway, can't forget about the patients - hope they're okay 
And it's not like they're gettin' paid enough to make up for it either. The ANA says the strike is necessary to bring attention to this "crisis" in nurse staffing levels.
. We need to make sure that hospitals prioritize staff safety and patient care over profits 
and patient safety is at risk 
the ana is doing some solid work advocating for these hardworking nurses 
I feel kinda bad for those nurses, but at the same time, I think it's awesome that they're standing up for themselves and their patients! 
They deserve way better working conditions and pay! 90+ hour workweeks is just crazy talk... I mean, who can even function like that? 
I'm shocked by all these nurses having to work like 100+ hours a week 
. We need better staffing levels & pay ASAP 