NYC Nurses Reach Tentative Agreements with Some Hospitals to End Strike

Thousands of nurses could return to work this week after reaching deals with Montefiore, Mount Sinai Hospital, and Mount Sinai Morningside and West

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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The largest nursing strike in New York City could be nearing an end as thousands of nurses 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 continuing to strike at NewYork-Presbyterian with no agreement reached yet.

Why it matters

The nursing strike in New York City has disrupted healthcare services for weeks, impacting patient care. The tentative agreements reached with several major hospital systems represent a significant step towards resolving the labor dispute and restoring normal operations.

The details

The tentative agreements reached by NYSNA with Montefiore, Mount Sinai Hospital, and Mount Sinai Morningside and West cover issues such as staffing levels, pay, and benefits. The nurses will hold ratification votes on the agreements before returning to work. However, the strike continues at NewYork-Presbyterian, where no deal has been reached yet between the hospital and the 4,200 nurses represented by NYSNA.

  • The nursing strike in New York City began on January 20, 2026.
  • Tentative agreements were reached on February 9, 2026.
  • The nurses are expected to return to work this week after holding ratification votes.

The players

New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA)

The labor union representing approximately 10,500 striking nurses in New York City.

Montefiore

One of the major hospital systems that reached a tentative agreement with NYSNA to end the nursing strike.

Mount Sinai Hospital

One of the major hospital systems that reached a tentative agreement with NYSNA to end the nursing strike.

Mount Sinai Morningside and West

One of the major hospital systems that reached a tentative agreement with NYSNA to end the nursing strike.

NewYork-Presbyterian

The hospital where 4,200 nurses represented by NYSNA are continuing to strike with no agreement reached yet.

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