NY Nurse: Spring 2023

From March through May 2023, North Country nurses from Adirondack Medical Center, Massena, Canton-Potsdam and Gouverneur hospitals fought and won new contracts that raised nurses’ wages, improved healthcare benefits, and — most importantly — ensured a healthier future for nurses and the North...

NYC Health+Hospitals (H+H)/Mayorals nurses have been taking action and building momentum in their fight for a fair contract — holding two major protests, one on May 10 in Foley Square and on June 7 at Bellevue; speaking out at H+H annual board meetings at Harlem Hospital, Elmhurst and Jacobi; and...

I dropped in on several Nurses Week celebrations again this year and felt very fortunate and inspired to celebrate in person. I found myself reflecting on where we are after three years of the COVID-19 pandemic and how, despite the ongoing challenges, we have a lot to celebrate.

May marked Labor History Month, and I participated in two events recently that reminded me of the long history of labor struggle in this country and how NYSNA nurses are continuing in that tradition of struggle — and making history in the process.

Remember the Triangle Fire

I spoke at an event to...