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NewYork-Presbyterian Nurses Reach Tentative Agreement to End Strike

2/12/2026

Summary

Story summary

NewYork-Presbyterian nurses and the New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) reached a tentative agreement that could end the longest nurses' strike by February 14.
The agreement mirrors deals at Mount Sinai and Montefiore, offering 12% salary increases, safe staffing standards, and protections against workplace violence, including artificial intelligence safeguards (AI).
Voting on the contracts began February 10.
The strike began January 12 and involved 15,000 nurses, with arrests during protests.

History

Historical Context

In 1984, over 10,000 nurses in New York City struck for better wages and working conditions, leading to a 15% salary increase and improved staffing ratios negotiated by the New York State Nurses Association. This historical struggle mirrors today's negotiations involving 15,000 nurses, highlighting ongoing challenges in healthcare labor relations and the need for systemic reforms to ensure worker safety and fair compensation.

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Story summary

NewYork-Presbyterian nurses and the New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) reached a tentative agreement that could end the longest nurses' strike by February 14.
The agreement mirrors deals at Mount Sinai and Montefiore, offering 12% salary increases, safe staffing standards, and protections against workplace violence, including artificial intelligence safeguards (AI).
Voting on the contracts began February 10.
The strike began January 12 and involved 15,000 nurses, with arrests during protests.

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