NYC Nurses Strike: Vigil Held by Nurses, Patients, and Families in Washington Heights

Nurses Strike and Vigil

• 🕯️ A candlelight vigil was held in Washington Heights as the New York City nurses strike continues.
• 🏥 Nurses, patients, and families gathered, urging hospital leaders to take action to protect patient and nurse safety.
• ✊ Nurses stated they are committed to the strike, emphasizing that the fight is not just theirs but also involves their patients and families.

Support from Patients and Families

• 💖 Mothers of children with long hospital stays expressed their gratitude for the nurses, highlighting how nurses made their children feel safe and calm.
• 🤝 They emphasized that supporting nurses means protecting the quality of care that families rely on.

Strike Details and Negotiations

• 🗓️ The strike began a week and a half prior, with nearly 15,000 nurses walking off the job at three major hospitals: Monafior, Mount Sinai, and New York Presbyterian.
• ✅ Approximately a quarter of the striking nurses have since returned to work.
• 🗣️ The New York State Nurse Association plans to resume bargaining with all three hospitals.
• 🤝 Governor Hokll and Mayor Mandani have encouraged both sides to reach an agreement promptly.