# New York City Nurses

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## Timeline

- **2026-02-20**: Tentative Agreement — Both parties announce a deal has been reached; strike is suspended pending ratification.
- **2026-02-19**: Marathon Bargaining — Union and management enter a 24-hour negotiation session facilitated by mediators.
- **2026-02-18**: Operational Strain — Hospital system reports significant disruptions and relies heavily on agency nurses.
- **2026-02-15**: Strike Commencement — Nurses officially begin the walkout after contract negotiations fail to meet staffing demands.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### NYC Hospital System and Nurses Union Reach Deal to End Historic Strike
2026-02-20 15:37:37 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 6

A major New York City hospital system and its nursing union have reached a tentative agreement to end the city's largest nursing strike to date. The deal, announced on February 20, 2026, addresses critical concerns regarding safe staffing ratios and nurse compensation after a high-stakes standoff.
Full story: https://gethealthbrief.com/story/nyc-nursing-strike-tentative-deal-2026

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