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Nurses Call On Albany Med to Stop Hiding Staffing Crisis Report

October 07, 2024

On Oct. 3, NYSNA nurses at Albany Medical Center held a press conference, urging hospital administrators to stop hiding the staffing crisis and release the Department of Health (DOH) staffing deficiency report. The hospital has 45 days to share the report and include nurses in the planning of a solution to correct deficiencies.

Board Members at AI and the Future of Work Conference

NYSNA Joins Global Unions to Confront AI

September 19, 2024

This past weekend, NYSNA President Nancy Hagans, BSN, RN, CCRN, First Vice President Judith Cutchin, DNP, RN, and Treasurer Margaret Franks, BSN, RN, MEDSURG-BC attended the AI and the Future of Work conference alongside National Nurses United.

Albany Med Nurses Hold Press Conference Announcing Info Picket, Continue Fight for a Fair Contract

August 02, 2024

On August 2, nurses at Albany Medical Center held a press conference to update the community on the status of safe staffing and negotiations for a nurse contract at the hospital.

100% of Ellis Medicine Nurses Vote YES on New Contract

June 24, 2024

NYSNA members at Ellis Medicine, which includes Ellis Hospital and Bellevue Woman’s Center, have voted in favor of ratifying a new contract with Ellis Medicine. With nurses voting 100% in favor of ratification, averting a potential strike.

Albany Med Nurses Hold Speak-Out on Safe Staffing as DOH Investigates Complaints

June 12, 2024

The Albany Medical Center

Staten Island University Hospital/Northwell Nurses Ratify Contract

April 22, 2024

On Friday, April 5, NYSNA nurses at Staten Island University Hospital (SIUH)/Northwell ratified a new contract by an overwhelming majority. The breakthrough came as nurses spoke out against the unsafe working and patient care conditions they face and a looming strike deadline.

Nurses at Mt. Sinai lead historic strike for a fair contract, January 2023

Staffing Victory: NYSNA Pressures DOH to Enforce Staffing Law

November 02, 2023

Ever since the hospital staffing committee law was passed in 2021, NYSNA members have pushed for the highest patient safety standards and for strong enforcement of the law. And despite setbacks, our advocacy to enforce the law is working! 