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20,000 NY Nurses Threaten Strike Over Wage Demands

1/3/2026

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  • The New York State Nurses Association issued 10-day notices and announced a January 12, 2026 strike involving up to 20,000 nurses.
  • Nurses are demanding a 10% wage increase annually for three years.
  • Union president Nancy Hagans said hospitals have not done enough to secure fair contracts.
  • Hospitals argue the demand is unaffordable and warn that a strike would be irresponsible, citing potential job losses and financial strain on hospitals.