A major nurses strike is currently imminent in New York City. As of Sunday, January 11, 2026, nearly 15,000–16,000 nurses are prepared to walk off the job tomorrow morning (Monday, January 12) if last-minute negotiations fail.
Current Status (as of Jan 11, 2026)
Negotiations are reaching a critical midnight deadline tonight. While some hospitals have reached tentative deals to avoid walkouts, several major systems remain in a deadlock.
* Strike Start Times: If no deal is reached, picketing will begin at 6:00 a.m. at Mount Sinai locations and 7:00 a.m. at other major facilities.
* Hospitals Still at Risk:
* Mount Sinai Hospital (and its Morningside/West campuses)
* Montefiore Medical Center
* NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center
* BronxCare Health System
* Deals Already Reached: "Safety-net" hospitals (including Maimonides, Wyckoff Heights, and Flushing Hospital) and Northwell Health facilities on Long Island have reached tentative agreements, averting strikes at those specific locations.
Key Issues & Demands
The New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) is pushing for what they call a "Patient over Profits" contract. The primary sticking points include:
* Safe Staffing Ratios: Nurses claim hospitals are trying to roll back the staffing standards won during the 2023 strike.
* Health & Pension Benefits: The union alleges that wealthy private hospitals are attempting to cut healthcare coverage and pension funds.
* Workplace Violence Protections: Following recent security incidents in NYC hospitals, nurses are demanding better security, panic buttons, and metal detectors.
* Wages: The union is seeking significant raises, while hospitals have called their economic proposals "extreme" and "unrealistic."
State Response
Governor Kathy Hochul has declared a State Disaster Emergency as of January 9 to help the healthcare system manage potential staffing shortages. Hospitals have already begun hiring thousands of temporary "travel" nurses and transferring some patients to prepare for the disruption.
Would you like me to look up the specific locations of the picket lines or check for any official "last-minute" deal announcements later tonight?
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