NewYork‑Presbyterian Nurses Ratify Contract, End Strike
More than 4,000 NewYork‑Presbyterian nurses ratified a three‑year contract with 93% approval, ending a strike that began Jan. 12 and affected three major private hospital systems.
Overview
More than 4,000 nurses at NewYork‑Presbyterian voted to ratify a three‑year contract on Saturday, with the New York State Nurses Association saying 93% approved and the strike ending.
The walkout began Jan. 12 at three private hospital systems and initially involved about 15,000 nurses overall, the union said.
Union President Nancy Hagans said members won significant gains and that enforcing the contracts and holding employers accountable now begins, the union said.
Provisions in the tentative deals included staffing improvements, raises topping 12% over three years and safeguards on the use of artificial intelligence, according to the union.
Union members voted on the tentative deal Friday and Saturday, and nurses are due to start returning to work in the coming week, the union said.
Analysis
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FAQ
The three-year contract includes pay raises topping 12% over three years, staffing improvements, safeguards on the use of artificial intelligence, no cuts or cost increases on health benefits, and more safeguards against workplace violence.[1]
The strike began on January 12, 2026, and lasted 41 days or 6 weeks until ratification on February 21-22, 2026.[1]
93% of the more than 4,000 NewYork-Presbyterian nurses approved the contract, with 7% voting to reject it.[1]
The contract covers NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital, Allen Hospital, and Ambulatory Care Network (Columbia affiliated).[2]
Nurses are due to start returning to work in the coming week following the ratification on February 21-22, 2026.[1]
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