Thousands of nurses go on strike at several major New York City hospitals
Nurses were to start walking off the job at 6 a.m. at The Mount Sinai Hospital and two of its satellite campuses. The other affected hospitals are NewYork-Presbyterian and Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx. About 15,000 nurses are involved in the strike, according to New York State Nurses Association.
Thousands of nurses at several major New York City hospitals, including The Mount Sinai Hospital, NewYork-Presbyterian, and Montefiore Medical Center, went on strike after weekend negotiations failed to resolve contract disputes. The strike, involving about 15,000 nurses, comes amid a severe flu season and could lead to patient transfers, procedure cancellations, and ambulance diversions. The main issues include staffing levels, workplace safety, and security measures. The hospitals have been hiring temporary nurses to mitigate disruptions.
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