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Nurses’ Strike Nears End with Tentative Agreement in NYC

2/20/2026

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NewYork-Presbyterian hospital and the New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) reached a tentative agreement that could end the nurses' strike in NewYork City, with over 4,000 nurses set to return to work next week if ratified.
The deal includes over 12% salary increases, improved staffing standards, and protections against workplace violence.
Nurses rejected a contract due to lack of layoff protections.
Voting on the agreement will occur this weekend.

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NewYork-Presbyterian hospital and the New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) reached a tentative agreement that could end the nurses' strike in NewYork City, with over 4,000 nurses set to return to work next week if ratified.
The deal includes over 12% salary increases, improved staffing standards, and protections against workplace violence.
Nurses rejected a contract due to lack of layoff protections.
Voting on the agreement will occur this weekend.