Nurses at New York City's Largest Hospitals Plan for Monday Strike as Contract Talks Stagnate.
The New York State Nurses Association announced on Sunday that nearly 15,000 nurses working at three major medical centers in Manhattan and the Bronx would walk off the job starting Monday. The strike, which will be held at Mount Sinai Hospital, Montefiore Medical Center, and NewYork-Presbyterian's Allen Hospital, Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital and Columbia University Irving Medical Center, is expected to cause significant disruptions to healthcare services.
The union cited a lack of progress in contract talks with hospital management as the reason for the strike. The nurses are seeking better salaries, health benefits, and increased staffing levels to improve patient safety and reduce violence against healthcare workers.
Mount Sinai Hospital CEO Dr. Brendan Carr stated that there were still several issues left to negotiate and that "a labor disruption continues to appear very likely." Meanwhile, NewYork-Presbyterian spokesperson Angela Karafazli said that non-economic proposals had been exchanged during all-day negotiating sessions, but the union's latest economic proposals had not been met.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has pledged support for the striking nurses and urged hospital management to reach a deal. "No New Yorker should have to fear losing access to healthcare — and no nurse should be asked to accept less pay, fewer benefits or less dignity for doing lifesaving work," he said.
However, hospital representatives deny attempting to cut health benefits or roll back staffing protections. They also characterize the nurses' salary demands as out of touch with looming federal healthcare cuts.
The strike comes just weeks after a similar walkout in January 2023 and is expected to be the largest by nurses in city history. The New York State Department of Health will oversee hospital operations during the strike, while Governor Kathy Hochul has declared a disaster emergency in counties where the nurses are expected to strike.
To mitigate potential disruptions, Mount Sinai Hospital has brought in over 1,400 outside nurses and rescheduled appointments and operations. NewYork-Presbyterian's hospitals also plan to maintain full services despite the strike, with patients' care teams contacting them directly if there are any changes to upcoming appointments or procedures.
The New York State Nurses Association announced on Sunday that nearly 15,000 nurses working at three major medical centers in Manhattan and the Bronx would walk off the job starting Monday. The strike, which will be held at Mount Sinai Hospital, Montefiore Medical Center, and NewYork-Presbyterian's Allen Hospital, Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital and Columbia University Irving Medical Center, is expected to cause significant disruptions to healthcare services.
The union cited a lack of progress in contract talks with hospital management as the reason for the strike. The nurses are seeking better salaries, health benefits, and increased staffing levels to improve patient safety and reduce violence against healthcare workers.
Mount Sinai Hospital CEO Dr. Brendan Carr stated that there were still several issues left to negotiate and that "a labor disruption continues to appear very likely." Meanwhile, NewYork-Presbyterian spokesperson Angela Karafazli said that non-economic proposals had been exchanged during all-day negotiating sessions, but the union's latest economic proposals had not been met.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has pledged support for the striking nurses and urged hospital management to reach a deal. "No New Yorker should have to fear losing access to healthcare — and no nurse should be asked to accept less pay, fewer benefits or less dignity for doing lifesaving work," he said.
However, hospital representatives deny attempting to cut health benefits or roll back staffing protections. They also characterize the nurses' salary demands as out of touch with looming federal healthcare cuts.
The strike comes just weeks after a similar walkout in January 2023 and is expected to be the largest by nurses in city history. The New York State Department of Health will oversee hospital operations during the strike, while Governor Kathy Hochul has declared a disaster emergency in counties where the nurses are expected to strike.
To mitigate potential disruptions, Mount Sinai Hospital has brought in over 1,400 outside nurses and rescheduled appointments and operations. NewYork-Presbyterian's hospitals also plan to maintain full services despite the strike, with patients' care teams contacting them directly if there are any changes to upcoming appointments or procedures.
! Can't they just get along for once? 
The nurses deserve better pay and benefits, but hospital management is being super stubborn 
. It's like they're trying to make the healthcare system more complicated than it already is 
. I mean, come on NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani said it all - no one should have to worry about losing access to healthcare 
! The strike might cause some disruption, but at least it's getting everyone's attention 
. Let's hope they can work something out and get these nurses the respect and compensation they deserve 
. a whole bunch of nurses at some big hospitals in new york city are planning to walk off the job on monday because they can't agree with the hospital management about things like pay and benefits. it's not just that they're mad, they actually think their jobs could be put in danger if no deal is made 
what's up with that? 
and i hope those nurses get the deal they deserve 
. The nurses at NYC hospitals are frustrated because they can't agree on wages and benefits 
. It's like trying to balance a seesaw 
– one side is demanding more (for better pay, fewer layoffs), while the other side wants less 
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. Now, I'm not saying these nurses aren't deserving of better pay and benefits, but can't they just negotiate like everyone else? 
this is so unfair! 15k+ nurses gonna be walkin out & it's not even a good reason 
what about patient care? 
mayor mamdani is tryin' to help but i think hospital management needs to listen 2 the nurses 
It's not just about better salaries and benefits, it's about patient safety and dignity. 
The state is already struggling with federal healthcare cuts, so it's only fair that the nurses' salary demands are taken seriously. 
. I mean, think about it - a massive strike by nurses, but what's really at play here? They're not just fighting for better pay and benefits, no way 
. And what about Mount Sinai Hospital bringing in outside nurses to mitigate disruptions? That's just code for 'we can't afford to pay our own staff' 
. These nurses are the real heroes here, and they deserve so much better than what they're being offered. Fingers crossed they can get a decent deal on Monday 
. Can't blame 'em for fighting for their rights tho 
. The city's always talkin' about how great healthcare is in NY, but then we gotta deal with strikes and staffing shortages 
, and it got me thinking about how I wish we could all just slow down and enjoy the little things in life for once. Like, have you ever noticed how the light filtering through the leaves is so beautiful? 
It's crazy to think that some nurses are having to take a stand for better working conditions, but at the same time, it makes me realize how grateful I am for people like them who care about others. Anyway, has anyone tried that new coffee shop downtown? I heard their iced lattes are amazing 
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