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NewYork-Presbyterian Nurses Reach Tentative Deal, Ending Strike

2/26/2026

Summary

Story summary

On February 26, 2025, nurses at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia Hospital reached a tentative agreement to end a nearly six-week strike.
The strike involved about 15,000 nurses across major New York City health systems, including more than 4,000 at NewYork-Presbyterian.
The settlement follows similar deals at Montefiore and Mount Sinai hospitals.
If ratified by union members, the agreement would end one of the largest recent nurses’ strikes and address staffing and workplace-violence concerns.

History

Historical Context

In 1980, over 1,000 nurses at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City struck for better working conditions, supported by the New York State Nurses Association. This event echoes the recent strike at NewYork-Presbyterian, where 15,000 nurses demanded improved staffing and safety measures. These strikes underscore the ongoing challenges in healthcare labor relations and the critical role of collective bargaining.

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Story summary

On February 26, 2025, nurses at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia Hospital reached a tentative agreement to end a nearly six-week strike.
The strike involved about 15,000 nurses across major New York City health systems, including more than 4,000 at NewYork-Presbyterian.
The settlement follows similar deals at Montefiore and Mount Sinai hospitals.
If ratified by union members, the agreement would end one of the largest recent nurses’ strikes and address staffing and workplace-violence concerns.

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