Nurses Strike in New York City | Health News

Almost 15,000 nurses in New York City went on strike due to failed contract negotiations with three private hospital systems – Mount Sinai, Montefiore, and NewYork-Presbyterian. The strike was driven by demands for improved working conditions, including safe staffing, healthcare benefits, and workplace violence protections. Hospitals like NewYork-Presbyterian reported substantial profits, yet allegedly threatened to cut healthcare benefits for nurses. The strike coincides with concerns about hospital safety and higher patient volumes amid a severe flu season in New York City.

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