NYU Langone Brooklyn Nurses Plan March 1 Strike Over Staffing, Working Conditions
Briefly

Nurses at NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn, numbering approximately 1,000, have announced plans to strike on March 1 if their demands for better staffing and competitive salaries are not met. The nurses, unionized with the Federation of Nurses/UFT, filed a 10-day notice for the strike but could cancel it if negotiations for a new contract are successful. Concerns have been raised regarding the hospital's adherence to minimum nurse-to-patient ratios mandated by a recent staffing law, which the hospital is accused of routinely violating.
About 1,000 nurses at NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn are set to strike on March 1st unless the health system addresses staffing and salary issues.
The Federation of Nurses/UFT has initiated a strike notice, aiming for better pay and adherence to nurse-to-patient ratios as specified in their current contract.
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