Overview
- Notices cover 12 private hospitals in New York City and three Northwell Health facilities on Long Island after contracts expired on Dec. 31.
- A strike could begin on Jan. 12 if no agreements are reached, and the union says bargaining will continue throughout the notice period.
- Negotiations focus on staffing levels, pay, benefits and safety, with a reported demand for 10% annual raises over three years.
- Hospital industry leader Kenneth Raske criticized the threatened walkout as irresponsible and said facilities may need to spend tens of millions on temporary nurses.
- Montefiore Medical Center said the union’s proposal would add $3.6 billion over the contract and reported preparations for a potential multi-week strike.