New York Nurses Approve Contracts at 2 of 3 Hospitals

Nurses at Montefiore and Mount Sinai approve new deals, but those at NewYork Presbyterian reject proposal.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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Nurses on strike at two major New York City hospital systems have approved new contracts, but ones striking at another system rejected the proposal, ensuring that the monthlong walkout will continue at some of the city's major medical centers.

Why it matters

The strike by over 15,000 nurses has disrupted healthcare services in New York City, raising concerns about patient care and hospital operations. The approval of new contracts at two hospital systems is a step towards resolving the dispute, but the continued strike at NewYork Presbyterian highlights the ongoing tensions between nurses and hospital management.

The details

The New York State Nurses Association announced that its members at Montefiore and Mount Sinai approved new three-year deals, while nurses at NewYork Presbyterian rejected the proposal. The approved deals include pay raises of more than 12% over three years, maintain nurses' health benefits, and include new protections against workplace violence and the use of artificial intelligence. However, the over 4,200 NewYork Presbyterian nurses remain on strike, with the hospital system saying it's still determining its next steps.

  • The nurses walked off the job on January 12, 2026.
  • The new contracts at Montefiore and Mount Sinai were approved on February 12, 2026.

The players

New York State Nurses Association

The union representing the striking nurses in New York City.

Montefiore

One of the major New York City hospital systems where nurses approved a new contract.

Mount Sinai

Another major New York City hospital system where nurses approved a new contract.

NewYork Presbyterian

The hospital system where nurses rejected the proposed contract, ensuring the strike will continue.

Brendan Carr

The CEO of Mount Sinai, who urged hospital staff to come together with empathy and respect as unionized nurses return to work.

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What’s next

NewYork Presbyterian is still determining its next steps after nurses rejected the proposed contract.

The takeaway

The resolution of the strike at Montefiore and Mount Sinai is a positive step, but the continued impasse at NewYork Presbyterian highlights the ongoing challenges in reaching agreements that address nurses' concerns over staffing, safety, and working conditions in New York City's healthcare system.