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NYC Nurses Strike Enters Third Week Amid Ongoing Negotiations

1/31/2026

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The New York City nursing strike, the largest in the city’s history with nearly 15,000 nurses, began January 12, 2026, and is in its third week.
The New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) demands better staffing, violence protections, and improved healthcare benefits.
Negotiations show some progress, notably preserving health insurance, and Mayor Zohran Mamdani has expressed support for the nurses, though core issues remain.

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The New York City nursing strike, the largest in the city’s history with nearly 15,000 nurses, began January 12, 2026, and is in its third week.
The New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) demands better staffing, violence protections, and improved healthcare benefits.
Negotiations show some progress, notably preserving health insurance, and Mayor Zohran Mamdani has expressed support for the nurses, though core issues remain.