Tag: Nurses Strike

The Possible End of the Nurse’s Strike

The Possible End of the Nurse’s Strike

On January 12, 2026, almost six weeks ago, over 15,000 nurses across various hospital systems within New York City walked out and started the strike. It has been known as the longest and largest nurses strike in New York City history according to the New York State Nurses Association.  Over a week ago on February […]

Two Hospital Systems Set Tentative Deal to End Strike

Two Hospital Systems Set Tentative Deal to End Strike

After four weeks, a tentative deal has been made to end the nurses strike for Mount Sinai Medical Center in Manhattan and Montefiore Hospital in the Bronx. The agreement was made late Sunday night following into early Monday morning. This deal will affect 10,500 nurses between these hospital systems and will allow for them to […]

Nurses Arrested Amidst Strikes

Nurses Arrested Amidst Strikes

The New York City nurses strike has been going on for about four weeks now, with the initial walk-out beginning on January 12, 2026. Today, February 6, 2026, marks the 26th consecutive day that nurses from three major hospital systems within New York City have been on strike. While negotiations have been attempted, a successful […]

NYC Nurses Strike Continues After Failed Negotiations

NYC Nurses Strike Continues After Failed Negotiations

As of Thursday, January 15, 2026, the nurses strike occurring in New York, New York entered its fourth day. There are over 15,000 nurses in the city who are currently fighting for better staffing, more adequate health care benefits, and an improvement in workplace safety. They have remained at the picket lines since the beginning […]

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