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New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) nurses at Catholic Health/ St. Charles voted overwhelmingly to ratify a new three-year contract today. Voting closed at 7 p.m. and, 91% voted yes to approve the new deal. The nurses reached a tentative contract agreement late Wednesday night/early Thursday morning, averting a strike that was set to begin on Monday, July 13.

For immediate release: July 9, 2026 Kristi Barnes | press@nysna.org | 646-853-4489 Joe Celestin | press@nysna.org | 518-776-8337 VICTORY: NURSES AT CATHOLIC HEALTH/ ST. CHARLES HOSPITAL REACH TENTATIVE CONTRACT AGREEMENT Long Island Strike Averted After Late Night Bargaining Session NYSNA Nurses to

For immediate release: July 3, 2026 Kristi Barnes | press@nysna.org | 646-853-4489 CATHOLIC HEALTH/ ST. CHARLES HOSPITAL FAILS TO REACH TENTATIVE CONTRACT AGREEMENT WITH NYSNA NURSES AFTER LATE NIGHT BARGAINING SESSION St. Charles President Prevents Members from Continuing Negotiations Today

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