NYC Nurses Reach Deal to End Strike at 2 Hospitals

Walkout continues at NewYork Presbyterian as nurses vote on contracts

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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Nurses and two major hospital systems in New York City have reached a tentative agreement to end a nearly monthlong strike over staffing levels, workplace safety, health insurance, and other issues. The deal affects around 10,500 of the 15,000 nurses on strike at Montefiore and Mount Sinai hospitals, while the walkout continues at NewYork Presbyterian.

Why it matters

The nurses' strike has disrupted operations at some of New York City's largest private, nonprofit hospitals, forcing them to scramble to hire temporary nurses during a demanding flu season. The agreement aims to address the nurses' concerns over staffing, workplace safety, and benefits, which have been central issues in the dispute.

The details

The three-year deal includes a 12% pay raise, maintains nurses' health benefits with no additional out-of-pocket costs, and provides new protections against workplace violence, including for transgender and immigrant nurses and patients. It also addresses the use of artificial intelligence in hospitals. Nurses at Montefiore, Mount Sinai, and Mount Sinai Morningside and West will vote to ratify their contracts this week, and if approved, they will return to work on Saturday.

  • The strike began on January 12, 2026.
  • The tentative agreement was announced on February 9, 2026.
  • Nurses will vote on the contracts this week and, if ratified, will return to work on Saturday.

The players

New York State Nurses Association

The union representing the striking nurses.

Montefiore Hospital System

One of the major hospital systems that reached a tentative agreement with the nurses' union.

Mount Sinai Hospital System

Another major hospital system that reached a tentative agreement with the nurses' union.

NewYork Presbyterian

A major hospital system where the nurses' strike is still ongoing.

Nancy Hagans

President of the New York State Nurses Association.

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What they’re saying

“For four weeks, nearly 15,000 NYSNA members held the line in the cold and in the snow for safe patient care. Now, nurses at Montefiore and Mount Sinai systems are heading back to the bedside with our heads held high.”

— Nancy Hagans, President, New York State Nurses Association

What’s next

If the tentative contract agreements are ratified by nurses at Montefiore, Mount Sinai, and Mount Sinai Morningside and West, they will return to work on Saturday.

The takeaway

The resolution of the strike at Montefiore and Mount Sinai hospitals represents a significant step in addressing the nurses' concerns over staffing, workplace safety, and benefits, which have been central issues in the dispute. However, the ongoing walkout at NewYork Presbyterian highlights the continued challenges in reaching a comprehensive agreement that satisfies all parties involved.