NYSNA Update: March 28, 2025
NYSNA Statement on Cuts to HHS Funding
In light of the Department of Health and Human Services’ announcement of massive cuts to their budget and the slashing of tens of thousands of jobs, NYSNA released the following statement: “NYSNA nurses are deeply concerned about the Department of Health and Human Services’ abrupt termination of the billions of previously anticipated funding to essential services. These immediate cuts will have disastrous effects on New York’s people and economy. These grants were being used to fund infectious disease research, mental health services, addiction treatment, and other services that New Yorkers and others across this country rely on.” Read the full statement on NYSNA’s website and stay tuned on ways to fight these dangerous cuts to our public health infrastructure.
Wynn Hospital Nurses Overwhelmingly Ratify Contract
On Wednesday, March 26, a supermajority of NYSNA nurses at Mohawk Valley Health System- Wynn Hospital officially ratified a new contract! The contract includes across-the-board wage increases, a reduction in health insurance costs, improved staffing and floating language, and more. Strong membership participation in the ratification vote and throughout the entire negotiation process sent a clear message that Wynn nurses are united to fight for their patients and practice. With a new contract ratified, the work of enforcing it begins.
Congratulations, Wynn nurses, on this victory!
Garnet Health Nurses Ratify Contract!
On Friday, March 21, NYSNA nurses at Garnet Health Medical Center officially ratified their contract, with a supermajority of NYSNA members voting in favor. The new three-year contract includes across-the-board wage increases, maintenance of the NYSNA benefit fund and improved safe staffing standards. This win comes not long after nurses delivered a petition to management that a supermajority of members signed in support of a fair contract. Nurses also won this contract without takeaways or givebacks. Now that nurses have ratified a new contract, they are ready to enforce it.
Congratulations, Garnet Health nurses!
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