NYSNA Update: April 24, 2026
NYSNA Nurses Support New York for All in Albany!
On Tuesday, Apr. 21, NYSNA nurses stood in Albany to support the New York for All Act with the New York Immigration Coalition, New York American Civil Liberties Union and other allies. We believe that all New Yorkers, regardless of immigration status, should be able to lead open lives in our state, participate in their communities, provide for their families and access healthcare without intimidation. The New York for All Act will preserve state and local resources for our communities and ensure that our administration cannot divert New York dollars to carry out a cruel, politicized immigration agenda. Passing this legislation would prohibit New York’s state and local government agencies, including police and sheriffs, from colluding with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), disclosing sensitive information, and diverting personnel or other resources to further federal immigration enforcement. NYSNA nurses stand with our patients and our communities for policies that protect all New Yorkers. Learn more and sign the petition to urge Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature to pass the New York for All Act!
The Brooklyn Hospital Center Nurses Win Battle to Restore Health and Pension Benefits
Congratulations, The Brooklyn Hospital Center nurses! You successfully fought to restore the critical health and pension benefits that you need to effectively and safely care for your community and overwhelmingly ratified your contract! Read more about what The Brooklyn Hospital Center nurses were up against.
ECMC Nurses Fight for Their Communities
In Buffalo, NYSNA nurses at Erie County Medical Center ramp up their campaign for Paid Family Leave, which provides job-protected paid time off to care for a new child, to be with a family member with a serious health condition, or to assist when a family member or loved one is abroad on active deployment. To learn more and support their campaign, click here.
ECMC nurses’ work is not only within the walls of their facility. They are dedicated to helping the community. ECMC nurses have partnered with Habitat for Humanity, a nonprofit housing organization, and have helped build three houses to date. ECMC nurses are dedicated to being present in their communities and are always willing to step in to do more.