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Nurses Strike Enters Week 4: Talks Resume Amidst Coverage Loss
3 Feb
Summary
- Nurses are back at the bargaining table as the strike enters its fourth week.
- Some striking nurses have lost health coverage due to unpaid contributions.
- Hospital systems claim a fair economic proposal has been made.
Nurses striking for better terms have re-engaged in contract talks with three major hospital systems. As the strike extends into its fourth week, discussions are focusing on salary and other economic factors, with reports suggesting progress on workplace safety and security.
However, the situation is complicated by some nurses losing their health coverage. Nurses at the Brooklyn Health Center are particularly vocal, demanding that the center resume payments to healthcare and pension funds. These missed payments are reportedly costing individuals over $1,000 and families over $3,000 monthly.
The New York State Nurses Association, representing over 42,000 registered nurses, has criticized the hospital management. They assert that while nurses face benefit loss, executives continue to receive substantial salaries, highlighting a perceived breach of commitment and a risk to patient care and community well-being.
