NewYork-Presbyterian Nurses Ratify Contract, Ending Strike

United States===New York City's largest nursing strike in decades has concluded after over 4,000 nurses at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, represented by the National Nurses United, ratified a new contract. This agreement follows earlier contract ratifications by nurses at Mount Sinai Hospital and Montefiore Einstein Medical Center. The new three-year contracts include pay raises of over 12%, maintained health benefits, new protections against workplace violence, and safeguards against artificial intelligence use in hospitals. The strike, which began on January 12 and involved nearly 15,000 nurses across the three major private health systems, was driven by demands for better staffing and job security. The resolution allows nurses to return to work, ending a contentious period of negotiations and ensuring continuity of care during a demanding flu season.