State Senator Gustavo Rivera on NYSNA’s Contract Ratification with Montefiore Health System

Gustavo Rivera

February 12, 2026

Last night, NYSNA nurses voted almost unanimously to ratify a new 3-year contract with Montefiore, ending a historic, month-long strike

“I want to thank the NYSNA nurses and Montefiore leadership for working together to reach this now ratified 3-year contract. It was not an easy process, but I believe that both parties understood that ensuring the safety and wellbeing of both patients and nurses were paramount. 

When I visited the nurses at the picket line, I was struck by their energy even in the bitter cold. It was also very clear to me that instead of marching outside, these nurses would much rather be in their units doing what they love: dutifully caring for their patients. 

This hard fought contract is a victory for the healthcare needs of The Bronx, nurses in our City, and our State’s labor movement.”

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