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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
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Michael Sainato

Thousands of New York City nurses set to strike amid contract disputes

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A nurse holds a sign during a strike at Mount Sinai hospital in New York on Friday. Photograph: Bloomberg/Getty Images

Nearly 16,000 nurses in New York City are set to strike on Monday amid a battle over safe staffing, healthcare benefits, pay and workplace safety during contract negotiations.

The action, due to take place across five large hospitals, is being organized by the New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA), which is demanding the hospitals put patients over profit.

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