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Nurses Strike in NYC Continues: 15,000 Demand Fair Contracts

1/22/2026

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On its 11th day, the New York City nurses strike continues with 15,000 nurses from NewYork-Presbyterian, Mount Sinai, and Montefiore walking off on January 12.
Negotiations resumed Thursday after Governor Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani urged them, but talks yielded little progress.
Hospitals have used temporary nurses to maintain operations, while the union remains committed to striking until fair contracts are established and safe staffing is ensured.

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On its 11th day, the New York City nurses strike continues with 15,000 nurses from NewYork-Presbyterian, Mount Sinai, and Montefiore walking off on January 12.
Negotiations resumed Thursday after Governor Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani urged them, but talks yielded little progress.
Hospitals have used temporary nurses to maintain operations, while the union remains committed to striking until fair contracts are established and safe staffing is ensured.