NYC Nurses Contract Negotiations and Potential Strikes
Nurses in New York City returned to work by April 16, 2026, following the conclusion of a strike, as noted in the Federal Reserve Bank of New York's April 2026 Beige Book. As of April 16, 2026: All striking nurses have returned to work after contract disputes. Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency on April 13, 2026, to avert a potential strike by thousands of New York City nurses scheduled for April 15, 2026, after a 41-day strike in February 2026. NewYork-Presbyterian nurses ratified a new three-year contract on February 22, 2026, ending their six-week strike, which included salary increases of over 12%, enhanced protections against workplace violence, improved safe staffing standards, and safeguards against AI. Montefiore and Mount Sinai hospital systems' nurses also ratified new contracts and returned to work by February 15, 2026.
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April 2026 — 3 developments
Nurses in New York City have returned to work following the conclusion of a strike, as noted in the Federal Reserve Bank of New York's April 2026 Beige Book.
Nurses in New York City have returned to work following the conclusion of a strike, as noted in the Federal Reserve Bank of New York's April 2026 Beige Book.
Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency on April 13, 2026, to avert a potential strike by thousands of New York City nurses scheduled for April 15, 2026.
Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency on April 13, 2026, to avert a potential strike by thousands of New York City nurses scheduled for April 15, 2026. Contract negotiations between the New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) and major hospital systems remained at an impasse, with a deadline for agreement set for April 14th. This follows a major nurses' strike in February 2026 that lasted 41 days.
NewYork-Presbyterian nurses reached a tentative agreement around February 19, 2026, ending a six-week strike.
NewYork-Presbyterian nurses reached a tentative agreement around February 19, 2026, ending a six-week strike. The agreement includes gains in allocating new positions and strong staffing enforcement language to protect nurses and patients.
February 2026 — 14 developments
New York-Presbyterian nurses have overwhelmingly voted to ratify a new three-year contract, officially ending the 41-day strike.
New York-Presbyterian nurses have overwhelmingly voted to ratify a new three-year contract, officially ending the 41-day strike. The agreement includes salary increases of over 12%, enhanced protections against workplace violence, improved safe staffing standards, and safeguards against AI. Approximately 4,000 striking nurses are expected to return to work this week, concluding the largest nurse strike in New York City history.
Nurses at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital are set to return to bargaining sessions on February 19, 2026, after mediators called them back.
Nurses at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital are set to return to bargaining sessions on February 19, 2026, after mediators called them back. The strike, now in its sixth week, continues with safe staffing remaining the primary issue. This marks a renewed effort to reach an agreement after previous negotiations stalled.
Nurses at Montefiore and Mount Sinai hospital systems returned to work on February 15, 2026, concluding a month-long strike after ratifying new contracts.
Nurses at Montefiore and Mount Sinai hospital systems returned to work on February 15, 2026, concluding a month-long strike after ratifying new contracts. However, the strike continues at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. On February 17, 2026, an arbitrator awarded nearly $400,000 to NewYork-Presbyterian nurses due to over 600 violations of safe staffing provisions in a pediatric intensive care unit.
Nurses at NewYork-Presbyterian continue their strike, now in its sixth week, demanding the hospital address safe staffing issues.
Nurses at NewYork-Presbyterian continue their strike, now in its sixth week, demanding the hospital address safe staffing issues. An arbitrator has ruled in favor of striking nurses, awarding $399,829 to nurses in the pediatric cardiac intensive care unit for understaffing. This ruling highlights ongoing labor disputes and the nurses' fight for improved working conditions.
Nurses at Montefiore and Mount Sinai hospital systems have ratified new three-year contracts, effectively ending their strike.
Nurses at Montefiore and Mount Sinai hospital systems have ratified new three-year contracts, effectively ending their strike. However, the strike is set to continue at NewYork-Presbyterian as union members failed to ratify a tentative agreement. The approved contracts include salary increases and maintained health benefits.
Nurses at NewYork-Presbyterian have reached a tentative agreement, potentially ending the strike at the last hospital system.
Nurses at NewYork-Presbyterian have reached a tentative agreement, potentially ending the strike at the last hospital system. However, one report indicates that union members failed to ratify a tentative agreement at NewYork-Presbyterian, suggesting the strike may continue there. This follows tentative deals reached with Montefiore and Mount Sinai hospital systems.
Tentative agreements have been reached with Montefiore and Mount Sinai hospital systems, potentially ending the nearly month-long strike for approximately 10,500 nurses.
Tentative agreements have been reached with Montefiore and Mount Sinai hospital systems, potentially ending the nearly month-long strike for approximately 10,500 nurses. Nurses are expected to vote on ratification this week, with a possible return to work on Saturday, February 15th. The strike continues at a third hospital system.
Striking New York City nurses and hospital representatives have reached an agreement on health care benefits.
Striking New York City nurses and hospital representatives have reached an agreement on health care benefits. Negotiations are scheduled to resume with the assistance of a mediator. This agreement covers nearly 15,000 nurses across three major hospital networks, although the strike is not yet officially over.
On Day 26 of the New York City nurses strike, nurses, joined by labor allies and elected officials, continued to advocate for fair contracts.
On Day 26 of the New York City nurses strike, nurses, joined by labor allies and elected officials, continued to advocate for fair contracts. Key demands include safe staffing standards and protections from workplace violence, which remain significant points of contention in ongoing negotiations.
Tentative agreements have been reached on artificial intelligence protections and some individual hospital issues as the New York City nurses strike enters its fourth week.
Tentative agreements have been reached on artificial intelligence protections and some individual hospital issues as the New York City nurses strike enters its fourth week. However, the New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) states these agreements are not sufficient to end the work stoppage.
On February 5, allies from the NAACP and New York State AFL-CIO joined striking NYSNA nurses on the picket line at Mount Sinai Hospital.
On February 5, allies from the NAACP and New York State AFL-CIO joined striking NYSNA nurses on the picket line at Mount Sinai Hospital. Nurses also took direct action at the League of Voluntary Hospitals and Homes as the strike entered its 25th day.
Thirteen nurses were arrested on February 5, 2026, for blocking a building entrance in Midtown Manhattan during a "day of action" on the 25th day of the nurses' strike.
Thirteen nurses were arrested on February 5, 2026, for blocking a building entrance in Midtown Manhattan during a "day of action" on the 25th day of the nurses' strike. The arrests occurred after the nurses refused to move from a private area, defying police requests.
On February 3, 2026, hundreds of striking New York City nurses marched to Governor Kathy Hochul's office.
On February 3, 2026, hundreds of striking New York City nurses marched to Governor Kathy Hochul's office. They protested an executive order that allows travel nurses to work in the city and criticized the governor for not doing more to resolve the ongoing labor dispute. The strike has now entered its fourth week.
NYSNA nurses at The Brooklyn Hospital Center are demanding that the hospital pay their healthcare and pension benefits, which have been unpaid for three months.
NYSNA nurses at The Brooklyn Hospital Center are demanding that the hospital pay their healthcare and pension benefits, which have been unpaid for three months. This has resulted in nurses losing health coverage, despite a prior agreement to maintain these benefits.
January 2026 — 17 developments
On January 31, NYSNA nurses from Montefiore, Mount Sinai, and NewYork-Presbyterian presented revised…
On January 31, NYSNA nurses from Montefiore, Mount Sinai, and NewYork-Presbyterian presented revised proposals to improve safe staffing levels, protect health benefits, prevent workplace violence, and increase wages. This action occurred 20 days into their strike, emphasizing their commitment to patient and nurse safety.
On January 29, NYSNA members held a day of action demanding ICE out of hospitals, with Congress Members joining nurses on the strike line at Mount Sinai Hospital.
On January 29, NYSNA members held a day of action demanding ICE out of hospitals, with Congress Members joining nurses on the strike line at Mount Sinai Hospital. Nurses continue to advocate for patient and nurse safety, safe staffing, and protection from workplace violence.
NewYork-Presbyterian released an official update confirming that all its hospitals and emergency dep…
NewYork-Presbyterian released an official update confirming that all its hospitals and emergency departments remain open and are accepting patients, and specified that the strike involves select facilities including Columbia University Irving Medical Center.
City Council Labor Chair Shirley Aldebol joined nurses at Montefiore Hospital on January 28 as the strike entered its third week.
City Council Labor Chair Shirley Aldebol joined nurses at Montefiore Hospital on January 28 as the strike entered its third week.
NewYork-Presbyterian and striking nurses have made incremental progress in contract talks, reaching a tentative agreement on non-economic matters.
NewYork-Presbyterian and striking nurses have made incremental progress in contract talks, reaching a tentative agreement on non-economic matters.
Nurses and management are returning to the bargaining table as the strike continues, while hospitals…
Nurses and management are returning to the bargaining table as the strike continues, while hospitals are reportedly relying on travel nurses and experiencing increased wait times and challenges due to the ongoing strike.
The strike continued into its third week, with an online meeting held to support the 15,000 striking nurses, as negotiations remained ongoing without a resolution.
The strike continued into its third week, with an online meeting held to support the 15,000 striking nurses, as negotiations remained ongoing without a resolution.
Talks failed because hospitals did not provide straightforward counter-proposals on salaries that would not compromise health benefits or safety improvements.
Talks failed because hospitals did not provide straightforward counter-proposals on salaries that would not compromise health benefits or safety improvements.
Striking nurses and New York City hospitals have reached an agreement to maintain health care benefits, clearing a major hurdle in ongoing negotiations.
Striking nurses and New York City hospitals have reached an agreement to maintain health care benefits, clearing a major hurdle in ongoing negotiations. This agreement involves Mount Sinai and NewYork-Presbyterian.
Following urging from Governor Hochul and Mayor Mamdani, contract negotiations resumed between NYSNA…
Following urging from Governor Hochul and Mayor Mamdani, contract negotiations resumed between NYSNA and the three private hospital systems, with nurses committing to daily bargaining.
Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders and NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani joined the picket lines to express support for the striking nurses.
Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders and NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani joined the picket lines to express support for the striking nurses.
The strike entered its fifth day, with hospitals reportedly spending over $100 million on temporary nurses to maintain patient care.
The strike entered its fifth day, with hospitals reportedly spending over $100 million on temporary nurses to maintain patient care.
Three Mount Sinai labor and delivery nurses were reportedly fired the day before the strike began, with the union alleging aggressive union-busting tactics by the hospital.
Three Mount Sinai labor and delivery nurses were reportedly fired the day before the strike began, with the union alleging aggressive union-busting tactics by the hospital.
Approximately 15,000 nurses from Mount Sinai, Montefiore, and NewYork-Presbyterian hospitals began s…
Approximately 15,000 nurses from Mount Sinai, Montefiore, and NewYork-Presbyterian hospitals began striking, demanding better pay, increased staffing, fully funded benefits, and improved protections against workplace violence.
As negotiations failed to reach a deal by midnight, thousands of nurses prepared to begin what was a…
As negotiations failed to reach a deal by midnight, thousands of nurses prepared to begin what was anticipated to be the largest nurse strike in New York City's history the following day.
Governor Kathy Hochul issued Executive Order No.
Governor Kathy Hochul issued Executive Order No. 56, declaring a state disaster emergency in several counties due to healthcare staffing shortages, allowing out-of-state clinicians to work.
NYSNA nurses delivered 10-day strike notices to 12 private sector hospitals, including Mount Sinai, …
NYSNA nurses delivered 10-day strike notices to 12 private sector hospitals, including Mount Sinai, Montefiore, and NewYork-Presbyterian, signaling a potential walkout if demands for safe staffing and healthcare benefits were not met.
December 2025 — 1 developments
Contracts for nurses at Mount Sinai, Montefiore Medical Center, and NewYork-Presbyterian hospitals expired without new agreements.
Contracts for nurses at Mount Sinai, Montefiore Medical Center, and NewYork-Presbyterian hospitals expired without new agreements.
January 2024 — 1 developments
Independent arbitrators found Mount Sinai Hospital in violation of staffing ratios agreed upon in the 2023 contract, awarding nurses approximately $4.
Independent arbitrators found Mount Sinai Hospital in violation of staffing ratios agreed upon in the 2023 contract, awarding nurses approximately $4.7 million in financial penalties across nine separate rulings.
January 2023 — 1 developments
Nurses at Mount Sinai Hospital and Montefiore Medical Center went on a three-day strike to protest understaffing, eventually negotiating a contract with enforceable staffing ratios.
Nurses at Mount Sinai Hospital and Montefiore Medical Center went on a three-day strike to protest understaffing, eventually negotiating a contract with enforceable staffing ratios.