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Nearly 16,000 nurses in New York City began an indefinite strike on Monday after failing to reach a contract agreement with major hospital systems, including Mount Sinai and NewYork-Presbyterian. Represented by the NYSNA, the nurses are demanding better pay, safe staffing levels, and workplace violence protections. Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency, citing concerns over patient safety, but hospitals remain operational using temporary staff. Union leaders accuse wealthy hospital executives of prioritizing profits over safety, while management claims the union’s demands, including a 40% wage hike, are financially unsustainable. The strike follows recent settlements with other local hospitals but leaves these five major institutions at an impasse.
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