In addition to pay, striking hospital workers say patient violence is an issue. Hospital workers are 7 times more likely to be injured at work due to violent acts than the general working population.
The aides want the New York City Council to to pass a law that would limit their shifts to 12 hours, except in the case of emergencies.
PULSE POINTSWHAT HAPPENED: The U.S. economy lost 92,000 jobs in February, a concerning miss of economic forecasts which projected a net gain of 60,000 jobs.WHO WAS INVOLVED: The U.S. Department of Labor and sectors such as healthcare, which saw notable job losses.WHEN & WHERE: February 2026, across the United States.IMPACT: U.S. market futures declined, adding […] The post U.S. Economy Sheds 92,000 Jobs in February Setback. appeared first on The National Pulse .
PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: The U.S. economy lost 92,000 jobs in February, a concerning miss of economic forecasts which projected a net gain of 60,000 jobs. WHO WAS INVOLVED: The U.S. Department of Labor and sectors such as healthcare, which saw notable job losses. WHEN & WHERE: February 2026 , across the United States. IMPACT: U.S. market futures declined, adding uncertainty to the economic outlook. IN FULL The U.S. economy lost 92,000 jobs in February, a significant miss for economic forecasters who projected a net gain of 60,000 jobs. In addition, the unemployment rate rose slightly to 4.4 percent, from January’s 4.3 percent. Economists surveyed by FactSet had anticipated a payroll increase of 60,000 jobs. February’s report…Open
Workers at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia hospital voted for a contract with raises and layoff protections, meaning more than 4,000 nurses will return.
The agreement with NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia hospital will still need to be ratified by rank-and-file members.
A tentative agreement was reached between the New York State Nurses Association and the Mount Sinai Health System and Montefiore Medical Center.
Police said the nurses refused to leave the scene after repeated warnings by the NYPD. The charges were pending.
Thousands of New York nurses are on strike. They’re demanding protections to stay safe in the face of a wave of workplace violence.
Striking New York City nurses say they are being maligned as greedy, while hospital officials say they are not taking into account sharp reductions in federal funding.
AI:New York City nurses engaged in a strike are facing intense scrutiny and accusations of greed from hospital administrators, who argue that the workers' demands fail to account for significant reductions in federal funding. The labor dispute centers on critical disagreements regarding pay scales, staffing levels, and patient safety protocols, creating a rift between frontline medical professionals and healthcare management during a period of heightened economic tension in the sector.Open
Nearly 15,000 workers have been off the job at some of New York’s top hospitals for three weeks, but signs of progress have emerged in negotiations.
AI:After three grueling weeks of labor unrest, nearly 15,000 nurses at several of New York City's premier hospitals are seeing a potential breakthrough in strike negotiations following intense periods of rancor. This massive work stoppage has disrupted essential healthcare services across the city as workers demand better conditions and compensation amidst ongoing tensions between hospital administrations and medical staff.Open