02/10/2026
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NEW YORK CITY | February 10, 2026
After a month of intense protests and picket lines, nurses in New York City are celebrating a major milestone. Approximately 10,500 nurses from two of the cityโs largest hospital systemsโMontefiore and Mount Sinaiโhave reached a tentative agreement, marking a significant win for labor rights in the healthcare sector.
Key Highlights of the Agreement
The deal addresses several long-standing grievances that fueled the strike, focusing on financial stability and workplace safety:
* Significant Wage Increases: To combat inflation and the rising cost of living, nurses will receive a 12% salary hike spread over the next three years.
* Safe Staffing Ratios: One of the most critical demands was the implementation of "Safe Staffing." The new contract guarantees a fixed nurse-to-patient ratio, ensuring that nurses are not overwhelmed and patients receive higher-quality care.
* Workplace Security: In response to rising incidents of physical threats, the hospitals have committed to enhanced security measures and protocols to prevent workplace violence.
The Path Back to Work
While the strike caused significant disruptions to healthcare services across the city, the atmosphere is now shifting toward recovery. Pending final ratification of the contract, nurses are expected to return to their units this coming Saturday, February 14. For many, returning on Valentine's Day symbolizes a renewed commitment to the patients they serve, backed by the respect they fought for.
Lingering Tensions
Despite the breakthrough at Montefiore and Mount Sinai, the crisis is not entirely over for New York City. Nurses at NewYork-Presbyterian hospital are continuing their strike. Union leaders there have stated they will remain on the picket lines until they receive similar guarantees regarding staffing levels and pay parity.
> "This wasn't just a fight for a paycheck; it was a fight for patient safety and the dignity of our profession," said one frontline nurse during the celebrations.
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This victory is being viewed as a landmark moment that could set a new standard for nursing contracts across the United States.
