NewYork-Presbyterian Nurses End 41-Day Strike with New Contract

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More than 4,000 nurses at the privately run NewYork-Presbyterian hospital system have returned to work after ending a 41-day strike. The nurses approved a new 3-year contract that includes staffing improvements, raises over 12%, and safeguards on the use of artificial intelligence. The strike was part of a larger dispute that also saw nurses strike at two other major private hospital systems in New York City - Montefiore and Mount Sinai.

Why it matters

The nurses' strike at NewYork-Presbyterian was one of the longest and largest in the city's history, highlighting ongoing tensions between healthcare workers and hospital management over issues like staffing levels, benefits, and the role of technology. The resolution of this strike could set precedents for future contract negotiations between nurses' unions and private hospitals.

The details

The NewYork-Presbyterian nurses went on strike on January 12th, joining over 15,000 nurses at Montefiore and Mount Sinai hospitals who had also walked out. While the Montefiore and Mount Sinai nurses reached agreements and returned to work on February 11th, the NewYork-Presbyterian nurses remained on strike until approving their new 3-year contract on Saturday, February 25th. The new contract includes provisions for improved staffing, raises of over 12% over 3 years, and safeguards on the use of artificial intelligence.

• The NewYork-Presbyterian nurses strike began on January 12, 2026.
• The nurses at Montefiore and Mount Sinai hospitals returned to work on February 11, 2026 after reaching contract agreements.
• The NewYork-Presbyterian nurses approved their new 3-year contract on February 25, 2026, ending their 41-day strike.

What’s next

The new 3-year contract between the NewYork-Presbyterian nurses and the hospital system will go into effect immediately, with the nurses returning to work on Thursday, February 26th.