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NYC nurses begin strike as 15,000 walk out from Manhattan and Bronx hospitals
Summary
About 15,000 nurses at Mount Sinai, NewYork-Presbyterian and Montefiore began a strike amid a severe flu season; city and state officials say they are coordinating to maintain patient care.
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Thousands of nurses at three major New York City hospital systems began a strike on Monday amid a severe flu season and broader pressures on the health-care system. The walkout affects about 15,000 nurses at Mount Sinai, NewYork-Presbyterian and Montefiore. The union, the New York State Nursing Association, says the dispute centers on staffing levels, benefits and workplace security. Hospital leaders called the decision reckless, and city and state officials said they were preparing to maintain patient care.
Key facts:
- About 15,000 nurses at Mount Sinai, NewYork-Presbyterian and Montefiore began a strike, according to reporting on the action.
- The New York State Nursing Association says the dispute concerns staffing, health benefits and workplace security; hospital management described the walkout as reckless.
- Mount Sinai said it has readied roughly 1,400 qualified and specialized nurses and intends to continue providing safe patient care for the duration of the strike.
- Governor Kathy Hochul issued an executive order allowing systems to access resources to maintain care, and Mayor Zohran Mamdani was reported to be expected on a picket line.
Summary:
The strike reduces available nursing staff at several major city hospitals during a heavy flu season and comes amid broader funding and staffing pressures in the health-care system. Undetermined at this time.
