NYC Hospital Nurse Strike Threat Looms Monday
- The New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) is threatening strikes at several hospitals in New York City and Long Island over disagreements regarding staffing levels, workplace violence protections,...
- The NYSNA authorized strikes at multiple hospitals after contract negotiations stalled.
- Hospital administrations dispute the union's claims,citing important financial demands. Montefiore Hospital accused NYSNA of requesting "reckless and irresponsible demands totaling $3.6 billion, including a nearly 40% wage increase."...
New York Nurses Strike Threat and Contract Negotiations (January 2024)
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The New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) is threatening strikes at several hospitals in New York City and Long Island over disagreements regarding staffing levels, workplace violence protections, and wages. As of January 11, 2024, strikes were scheduled to begin at 6:00 AM Monday at some remaining hospitals, following tentative agreements reached at others.
The NYSNA authorized strikes at multiple hospitals after contract negotiations stalled. The union alleges that hospitals are attempting to roll back safe staffing standards previously won thru strikes three years prior and are failing to adequately address workplace violence. NYSNA represents approximately 40,000 nurses across new York State.
Hospital Responses and Counterclaims
Hospital administrations dispute the union’s claims,citing important financial demands. Montefiore Hospital accused NYSNA of requesting “reckless and irresponsible demands totaling $3.6 billion, including a nearly 40% wage increase.” Montefiore also defended its implementation of safety measures, such as panic buttons in emergency departments. NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital stated the union is demanding nearly a 30% wage increase over three years and has not responded to the hospital’s economic and staffing proposals. NewYork-Presbyterian
Agreements Reached and Averted Strikes
Several hospitals reached tentative agreements with NYSNA, averting planned strikes. Nurses at The Brooklyn Hospital center and wyckoff Heights Medical Center reached full tentative agreements. The Brooklyn Hospital Center and Wyckoff Heights Medical Center nurses agreed to terms on staffing, healthcare, and wages. Bronxcare nurses rescinded their strike notice following similar agreements. Bronxcare Health System.Additionally, Northwell/Plainview Hospital, Syosset and Huntington nurses signed tentative agreements protecting patient care. Northwell Health.
Remaining Hospitals Facing Strike Action
As of January 10, 2024, a strike was scheduled to begin at 6:00 AM on January 15, 2024, at the remaining hospitals where agreements had not been reached. Specific hospitals facing the strike were not explicitly named in the source, but the situation remains fluid.
Breaking News Check (2024/01/11 03:05:30): News reports confirm the strike is still scheduled to begin Monday, January 15th, at several hospitals. NBC New York reports that negotiations are ongoing but a deal has not been reached. The New York Times provides further details on the hospitals affected and the key sticking points in the negotiations.