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As NYSNA progresses its plans for a potential staffing disruption in the new year, false rumors and misinformation are circulating. Below is a chart that provides you with the facts about key topics being discussed at the bargaining table as we continue to bargain in good faith to reach an agreement.

We are proud of the pay and benefits we pay our nurses and are committed to reaching a new contract that delivers a safe, supportive working environment our nurses need to provide the exceptional care to all our patients across the diverse communities we serve.

MYTH

FACT

Management is trying to cut healthcare benefits

Mount Sinai believes nurses should keep the same healthcare coverage as they have now – and have not proposed reducing benefits.

As part of its November 21 economic offer, Mount Sinai suggested NYSNA could implement the same cost controls that other union health plans have (formularies for prescription drugs) – maintaining the same coverage for less, which leaves more money that could go toward increasing compensation and other benefits.

Three nurses were unfairly disciplined for union activity

Three nurses were disciplined after their own co-workers complained about them interfering with other nurses providing patient care in the emergency department.
We value our nurses and could not risk patient care by allowing them to be distracted from providing world class patient care.

Supporting Our Nurses: Collective Bargaining Updates With NYSNA

The Mount Sinai Hospital and Mount Sinai West/Mount Sinai Morningside have begun contract negotiations with the New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA), the union that represents nurses at these hospitals. NYSNA’s contracts with these hospitals expire at the end of 2025.

Mount Sinai nurses play a vital role in delivering the high-quality, evidence-based care that our patients require, and we deeply value and respect their contributions.

Our goal is to reach agreements that continue to provide our valued nurses with competitive compensation and benefits, and ensure a safe, supportive working environment that enables them to provide exceptional care to all our patients across the diverse communities we serve.

About Negotiations

We have a long history of working successfully and collaboratively with NYSNA and we are confident that we will find common ground to reach contracts that remain fair, reasonable, and responsible. Bargaining may have its challenges and lively discussions along the way, but we are committed to negotiating in good faith at all times.

We deeply value our nurses and will work toward reaching new contracts that continue to recognize and reward their hard work and dedication. We will update this site regularly as negotiations progress, and we look forward to reaching agreement as soon as possible.