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2 days ago · Largest nursing strike in New York City history looming as contract negotiations continue More than 15,000 NYC nurses are threatening to walk off the job on Monday.

1 day ago · The New York State Nurses Association said it launched the strike at several hospitals.

1 day ago · The largest nurses' strike in city history is now underway, with nearly 15,000 nurses striking after no agreement was reached ahead of deadline.

1 day ago · Nearly 15,000 nurses at major New York City hospitals went on strike on Monday, demanding more robust staffing levels, higher pay and better safety precautions.

1 day ago · Thousands of nurses in three hospital systems in New York City went on strike Monday after negotiations through the weekend failed to yield breakthroughs in their contract …

1 day ago · The strike was taking place at Mount Sinai Hospital and two of its satellite campuses, with picket lines forming. The other affected hospitals are New York-Presbyterian and …

: a strike that is brought against an employer because of a dispute regarding economic benefits or conditions (as wages) Note: Workers engaged in an economic strike can legally be replaced …

When there is a strike, workers stop doing their work for a period of time, usually in order to try to get better pay or conditions for themselves.

Dec 18, 2025 · Illegal strikes include sit-down strikes, wildcat strikes, and partial strikes (such as slowdowns or sick-ins). Strikes may also be called for purely political reasons (as in the …