NYC Nurses Reach Deal to End Strike at Some Hospitals

Tentative agreement reached between nurses' union and two major health systems

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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A tentative agreement has been reached between the New York State Nurses Association and the Mount Sinai Health System as well as Montefiore Medical Center to end a month-long strike involving nearly 15,000 nurses at three major New York City health systems. The deal includes a 12% pay raise over three years for the 10,500 nurses covered by the agreement. Negotiations are still ongoing at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia hospital.

Why it matters

This strike has disrupted healthcare services in New York City for over a month, putting a strain on hospitals and impacting patient care. The resolution of this labor dispute is crucial for restoring normal operations at these major medical centers.

The details

The tentative deal covers 10,500 of the 15,000 striking nurses, who will receive a 12% pay raise over three years. The agreement still needs to be approved by a vote of the nurses, and if passed, the striking nurses will return to work within 72 hours. Negotiations are still ongoing at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia hospital, the third major health system involved in the strike.

  • The nurses' strike began in mid-January 2026 and lasted for about a month.
  • The tentative agreement was reached on February 9, 2026.

The players

New York State Nurses Association

The labor union representing the striking nurses.

Mount Sinai Health System

One of the major health systems involved in the strike negotiations.

Montefiore Medical Center

Another major health system involved in the strike negotiations.

NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia

The third major health system involved in the strike, where negotiations are still ongoing.

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What’s next

If the tentative agreement is approved by the nurses, the striking workers will return to their jobs within 72 hours. Negotiations are still ongoing at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia hospital.

The takeaway

This strike highlights the ongoing tensions between healthcare workers and hospital management over issues like pay, staffing levels, and working conditions. The resolution of this dispute through negotiation demonstrates the importance of finding compromise to maintain essential medical services for the community.