"A nurses' strike in New York City is not something that any parent wants to hear, in the middle of flu season. Any parent who has ever had a hospital stay knows that nurses are the backbone of hospitals, and without them, we would all be lost. They all deserve decent pay for the amazing job they do, a livable schedule, and to be safe at work, no more evident than by the recent shooting at the NY-Presbyterian Methodist Hospital in Brooklyn."
"As of today, there are an estimated 15,000 New York City nurses on strike. It is the largest nurses' strike in NYC history. The nurses' union says they are demanding better pay, adequate staffing levels, and safe working conditions. Hospitals say they will stay open and have called in replacement staff. Of course, as parents, we are likely wondering where to go if we need an ER or a hospital stay."
About 15,000 nurses in New York City are on strike, constituting the largest nurses' strike in city history. The union demands better pay, adequate staffing levels, and safer working conditions. Major hospital systems affected include Mount Sinai, Montefiore, and NewYork-Presbyterian, which report they remain open for emergency care and have called in replacement staff. Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency over potential patient safety risks. City agencies including FDNY, NYC Emergency Management, the Health Department, and public hospitals are coordinating responses. Parents are advised to call pediatricians first for sick visits, availability, extended hours, and recommended urgent care centers.
Read at www.amny.com
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