New York City Nurses Reach Tentative Agreements with Some Hospitals

Thousands of nurses could return to work after reaching deals to end the strike

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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The largest nursing strike in New York City appears to be nearing an end as thousands of nurses have reached tentative agreements with some hospitals, according to the nurses' union. Approximately 10,500 members of the New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) reached agreements with Montefiore, Mount Sinai Hospital and Mount Sinai Morningside and West, and will hold ratification votes before returning to work this week. However, 4,200 nurses are still on strike at NewYork-Presbyterian with no agreement reached yet.

Why it matters

The nursing strike has disrupted healthcare services across New York City, with thousands of patients impacted. The tentative agreements represent a major step towards resolving the labor dispute and restoring normal operations at several major hospitals in the city.

The details

The tentative agreements were reached between NYSNA and Montefiore, Mount Sinai Hospital and Mount Sinai Morningside and West. The nurses will hold ratification votes and then return to work this week. However, 4,200 nurses are continuing to strike at NewYork-Presbyterian, with no agreement reached yet between the union and that hospital.

  • The nursing strike began on January 20, 2026.
  • Tentative agreements were reached on February 9, 2026.

The players

New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA)

The labor union representing the striking nurses in New York City.

Montefiore

One of the hospitals that reached a tentative agreement with NYSNA to end the strike.

Mount Sinai Hospital

One of the hospitals that reached a tentative agreement with NYSNA to end the strike.

Mount Sinai Morningside and West

One of the hospitals that reached a tentative agreement with NYSNA to end the strike.

NewYork-Presbyterian

The hospital where 4,200 nurses are still on strike with no agreement reached.

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What’s next

The nurses will hold ratification votes on the tentative agreements this week, and then return to work if the deals are approved.

The takeaway

The tentative agreements represent significant progress in resolving the nursing strike, but challenges remain as thousands of nurses continue to strike at NewYork-Presbyterian. The return of thousands of nurses to work will help restore healthcare services across New York City.