Unpacking the Largest Nurses Strike in NYC History... For Now
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Unpacking the Largest Nurses Strike in NYC History... For Now

23:17 Mar 4, 2026
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New York City’s longest nurses strike is over after 41 days on the picket line. Nearly 15,000 nurses at three major hospital systems walked out over staffing, pay and working conditions. WNYC health reporter Caroline Lewis explains why the strike dragged on and what it could mean for the future of health care workers in New York City.
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