The 1,300 New York State Nurses Association members at Staten Island University Hospital submitted a strike notice Thursday.
NEW YORK -- Nurses at Staten Island University Hospital take a step closer to going on strike.The 1,300 New York State Nurses Association members at the hospital submitted a strike notice Thursday.The union says the nurses will go on strike April 2 'unless hospital administrators agree to a fair union contract that keeps enough experienced nurses at the bedside to provide safe patient care.'Their contract expires on March 31.
In response, the hospital said:'Staten Island University hospital is disappointed in NYSNA's decision to issue a strike notice but as always, our goal is to reach a fair contract. We remain optimistic that an agreement can be reached, and we will continue to bargain in good faith. We are proud of the longstanding excellent care our dedicated nursing team provides and that our patients and community have come to trust.
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