2026 NYC Nurses Strike

The nurses made financial gains, while the general public could benefit from other contract changes.

A spokesperson for the hospital system said the next steps are being determined.

The ratified deals return more than 10,000 striking nurses to the two hospital systems.

Voting is underway by striking nurses at three New York City hospital systems.

Voting on the tentative agreements begins Monday; nurses at NewYork-Presbyterian are still bargaining.

Movement is reported on some contract issues, but money remains a key stumbling block.

The order was supposed to expire on Sunday, but has been extended to Feb. 2.

The strike has complicated care for untold patients, including nurses and their families. Talks have resumed at all 3 hospital centers.

But no progress was reported in contract talks between the nurses and three major hospital centers.

Strikes cause mortality rates at hospitals to go up by 19.4%, according to a 20-year study.