ICYMI: On Jan. 2, NYSNA nurses from 12 private sector hospitals delivered their 10-day strike notice! Nurses don't want to strike on Jan. 12 but are ready to do whatever it takes to protect patient and nurse safety. #FairContractNow #NursesCareforNY

Shoutout to the NYC private nurses who delivered strike notices to management today! Nurses don't want to strike, but are ready if management refuses to negotiate a fair contract that protects patient care.

BREAKING: Today, NYSNA nurses at 12 NYC private sector hospitals and 3 Long Island Northwell Health hospitals delivered 10-day notices to strike. NYSNA will continue to bargain between now and January 12th in the hopes of reaching agreements.

Contracts at 12 private sector hospitals in NYC expired at midnight last night. All 12 hospitals have yet to negotiate fair contracts. Stay tuned.

Happy New Year! Thank you NYSNA nurses and healthcare professionals for all your courage and strength this past year. We look forward to more victories for nurses, patients and our community in 2026!

Nurses experience some of the highest rates of workplace violence while on the frontlines. However, NYC hospitals are refusing to agree to new rates or continue existing healthcare benefits. newyork.news12.com/looming-nurses-strike-would-impact-4-brooklyn-hospitals

Nurses like Jennifer are speaking up because patient care comes first. It's time hospitals like NewYork-Presbyterian prioritize patients—not profits. Sign the pledge to support nurses: www.nursescareforny.org

Over 97% of NYC private-sector nurses voted to authorize a strike, not because they want to, but because hospitals won’t commit to safe staffing. Stand with NYC nurses fighting for fair contracts and safe patient care for every New Yorker. Sign the pledge: www.nursescareforny.org

Wishing a Happy Kwanzaa to all who celebrate! We hope the next seven days of reflection bring peace, unity, and joy to you and yours.

The 42,000 nurses and healthcare professionals of the New York State Nurses Association wish you a Merry Christmas!

While we care for your loved ones this season, healthcare CEO grinches are putting profits before patients. Support nurses and sign the pledge to tell the grinches: patients, not profits. 🔗 nychospitalgreed.com Happy Holidays! 🎁

Nurses work the holidays so you can be with family. Now we need your support. Tell hospital CEOs to put patients over profits and stand with nurses this holiday season. Sign the pledge and Happy Holidays! ✨ https://www.nychospitalgreed.com

NYC Mount Sinai nurses are united! Last night, Mount Sinai nurses from Main Hospital, Morningside, and West gathered in the cold for a vigil in solidarity with the Main nurses who were unfairly disciplined for speaking out for health and safety at the hospital!

Nurses at 12 NYC private sector hospitals voted 97% Yes to authorize a strike! Nurses don't want to strike but are ready to do whatever it takes for safe patient care. https://ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs/news/2025/12/23/nurses-at-12-hospitals-vote-to-authorize-strike-ahead-of-contract-expiration-date

NYSNA New York City private sector nurses announced that they voted overwhelming – 97% – to authorize a strike! Nurses don't want to strike but are willing to do whatever it takes to win fair contracts.

The Labor Movement stands with NYC private sector @nynurses.bsky.social who voted 97% Yes to authorize a strike. Nurses don’t want to strike but are willing to do whatever it takes for safe staffing, workplace safety, and the healthcare they deserve. 💪 #SafeStaffingSavesLives

NYC private sector nurses are fighting for fair contracts that protect patient care and deliver safe staffing. Our communities and nurses deserve better. We support @nynurses.bsky.social fighting for fair contracts.

Today at 11am: New York City Private Sector Nurses to Announce Results of Strike Authorization Vote. www.nysna.org/press/nysna-...

Last night, NYSNA nurses at @MaimoHealth wrapped up their vote to authorize a strike. Stay tuned Monday for an announcement about the strike vote at all 12 NYC hospitals! www.nysna.org/press/nysna-...

Nurses are not alone in our fight for patient safety! Over 100 NYC elected are expressing their support for the over 20k NYC private sector nurses in bargaining. www.nydailynews.com/2025/12/18/mamdani-dozens-of-other-pols-press-nyc-hospitals-to-cut-labor-deal-with-nurses-as-deadline-looms/

NYSNA nurses from Plainview and Syosset hospitals delivered a "Dear CEO" letter to management! The letter calls on Northwell Health CEO and President Dr. John D'Angelo help get contract negotiations back on track, and to take action in defense of safe patient care on Long Island.

New York City healthcare executives continue to reap millions of dollars in salaries, perks and bonuses every year, while claiming they can't afford to safely staff hospitals. Imagine if our bosses just took a fraction of that to protect care for our patients? Learn more at nychospitalgreed.com

Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation to protect nurses & healthcare workers from violence on the job. Nurses look to working with hospitals to implement these much needed workplace violence prevention programs. nysna.org/press/nysna-nurses-applaud-passage-hospital-workplace-violence-prevention-bill

On this first night of Hanukkah, a time to celebrate light and hope, our hearts go to our Jewish members and communities shaken by the tragedy in Sydney. We must condemn antisemitism and all forms of hate that threaten our communities.

Approx. 20k NYSNA nurses at 12 NYC private sector hospitals have contracts expiring on 12/ 31. Management continue to resist when it comes to safe staffing, workplace violence prevention, & maintaining quality health benefits. That’s why nurses have begun strike authorization votes.

Earlier this week, Antonio Reynoso joined NYSNA nurses at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center for a tour of the hospital! Nurses were excited to share the latest contract updates and have his continued support in this fight! #FairContractNow #SafeStaffingSavesLives

Today, @nynurses on Long Island are speaking out in defense of quality patient care! While @NorthwellHealth is busy prioritizing patients over profits, nurses are fighting for a #FairContractNow that will help deliver quality care to their communities! #NorthwellNursesUnited

Nurses love caring for our patients and our community, but we shouldn't be martyrs. Listen to Lisa Yeno, RN of Richmond University Medical Center testify in front of NYC Council on what hospitals must do to care for nurses.

Northwell Health/Long Island Jewish Medical Center nurses are getting ready to vote YES for NYSNA! Let's show them some love and support, and let them know how it feels to be NYSNA STRONG!!

NYSNA nurses were proud to stand in solidarity with @sbworkersunited.org workers on strike in the Hudson Valley! #UnionStrong #NoCoffeeNoContract

Nurses throughout New York City are fighting for fair contracts. What's at stake? The health and well-being of our city, our nurses and our families. Listen to Janelle Mathews, RN, at the Brooklyn Hospital Center, testify at NYC Council on why nurses need safe staffing and quality healthcare.

These standards provided a floor to ensure nursing home residents receive the basic bedside care needed. Rescinding this rule will cause undue stress on nurses already struggling with chronic understaffing and put vulnerable nursing home residents at risk.

Alice Hyde Medical Center nurses show up for their patients and community day in and day out. It’s only right that management negotiates a fair contract with the safe staffing and healthcare benefits that nurses deserve!

When nurses are unable to deliver the safe patient care they were trained to do, it hurts. Nurses and Nurse Practitioners like Johnaira are asking Montefiore to do right by their patients and deliver the safe staffing needed to keep our patients safe. www.NursesCareforNY.org

November marks Native American Heritage Month. NYSNA honors the history, culture, and contributions of Native American people in New York State and throughout the country.

November celebrates National Homecare and Hospice Care Month! Shout out to all the NYSNA members who deliver comfort and compassionate care into homes and helps patients and families find comfort and peace during in their end-of-life journey.

NYSNA vehemently opposes the Trump Dept. of Education's proposed rule to exclude nursing from "professional degree" programs. Full statement here: nysna.org/press/nysna-statement-does-proposed-rule-exclude-nursing-professional-degree-programs

Nurses advocate for patients every day, but we also need to advocate for ourselves and our practice. That's why LIJ nurses are getting ready to vote YES for NYSNA! Hear from these nurses on why they want a union!

Back to back! Congrats again to President Nancy Hagans, RN, BSN, CCRN, and Executive Director Pat Kane, RN! They were recognized in amNY Metro and PoliticsNY's 2025 Power Players in Health Care list. Check out the list here https://politicsny.com/power-lists/2025-power-players-in-health-care/

We remember those who lost their lives due to anti-trans violence and honor the resilience of survivors. As NYSNA nurses, we remain committed to ensure every patient who needs it can access safe, quality, gender-affirming healthcare.

Yesterday, Mount Sinai nurses gathered to speak out on the urgent need for a fair contract that protects patient care and the nurses. Later that evening, there was an active shooter in and near the main entrance of the Mount Sinai ED. Read the NYSNA Full Statement: www.nysna.org/press/nysna-...

We care for the North Country! NYSNA nurses and healthcare professionals from seven North Country facilities are uniting to protect safe, quality patient care. Shout out to the nurses at Samaritan Medical Center who are fighting for a fair contract for nurses and patients!

Congratulations to @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social , the next Mayor of New York City! We look forward to working together to build a just and affordable New York City for all!

NYSNA members are celebrating 2 incredible days of learning and organizing to strengthen our union! It's time for our Day 1 Recap! #NYSNACon25

As the Bronx's largest healthcare provider and employer, Montefiore has a responsibility to meet the health needs of its community. Instead, they have been cutting beds and eliminating patient services. Nurses spoke out and demanded Montefiore invests in the community and its nurses!

BronxCare nurses gathered outside the hospital yesterday to make their voices heard to defend patient care in the South Bronx! Nurses are calling on management to deliver a fair contract with the safe staffing ratios needed so nurses can help patients heal!

📢 Safe Staffing Saves Lives!📢 The Joint Commission is finally adding nurse staffing as a National Performance Goal starting in 2026! The acknowledgement that nursing is deeply connected to quality care, and not just a line item expense is a step in the right direction.

From the Shinnecock to the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) and more, NYSNA celebrates and honors the contributions of Indigenous people and all the Indigenous nations of New York state. Happy Indigenous Peoples' Day!

October marks Italian American Heritage Month. NYSNA celebrates the contributions of generations of Italian immigrants and Italian Americans in our local community and throughout the country.

Happy Emergency Nurses Week! NYSNA salutes the dedicated and tireless nurses who provide compassion and care during moments of crisis. Thank you for all you do.