"The New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) has delivered a 10-day strike notice to a dozen private hospitals in NYC, warning that up to 20,000 nurses intend to strike if they do not agree to a new labor contract. NYSNA issued the notice on Friday, stating that the strike would represent the largest nursing strike in New York City history."
"The union accused hospitals of failing to guarantee healthcare benefits for frontline workers in addition to allegedly attempting to roll back safe staffing standards that nurses won in a 2023 strike. NYSNA further accused hospitals of refusing to agree to protections from workplace violence, referencing an incident at a Mount Sinai hospital in November when a man was fatally shot by cops after threatening to shoot up the hospital."
"The Greater New York Hospital Association, however, which represents around 280 hospitals across the New York area, has described a potential strike as irresponsible, stating that impacted hospitals will spend millions of dollars hiring outside agency nurses even if the strike does not go ahead. The association further stated that the strike threatens the financial stability of several hospitals facing federal funding cuts implemented through President Donald Trump's budget."
Up to 20,000 nurses at 12 private New York City hospitals face a potential strike following contract expirations on Dec. 31. The New York State Nurses Association issued a 10-day strike notice citing disputes over healthcare benefits, alleged attempts to roll back safe staffing standards won in 2023, and lack of workplace violence protections. The union referenced a November Mount Sinai incident in which a man was fatally shot after threatening the hospital. The notice intends to allow hospitals time to plan patient care during a strike. Hospital representatives warned of high agency nurse costs and financial risks amid federal funding cuts.
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