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Child Patient's Sign Highlights Nurse Strike Impact
11 Feb
Summary
- A 9-year-old cancer patient held a sign supporting his nurses.
- Nurses at NewYork-Presbyterian remain on strike for contract issues.
- Families fear ongoing strike negatively impacts vulnerable patients.
A young cancer patient's sign of support for his nurses underscored the human impact of the ongoing strike at NewYork-Presbyterian. Logan Coyle, 9, who is battling advanced liver cancer, held up a sign reading 'Proud of My Primaries' from his hospital window. His father expressed frustration, stating that vulnerable patients are caught in the middle of the contract dispute.
While tentative agreements have been reached with other major hospital systems, over 4,000 nurses at NewYork-Presbyterian are still on strike. The union and hospital are in disagreement over salaries, staffing, and safety. The hospital claims union demands are exorbitant, while nurses point to high executive pay. Logan's family noted inconsistencies and longer wait times with temporary replacement nurses.
Nurses worry about the impact on long-term patients, with some treatments reportedly delayed or canceled. NewYork-Presbyterian maintains that its operations, including complex procedures, have largely continued uninterrupted. The strike continues as negotiations have stalled.
