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2 days ago · The largest nurses' strike in New York City history began on Monday morning.

: a strike that is brought against an employer because of a dispute regarding economic benefits or conditions (as wages) Note: Workers engaged in an economic strike can legally be replaced …

1 day ago · Thousands of nurses in three hospital systems in New York City went on strike Monday after negotiations through the weekend failed to yield breakthroughs in their contract …

1 day ago · The New York State Nurses Association said it launched the strike at several hospitals.

Feb 28, 2025 · Patients in Nairobi County are facing an unprecedented crisis, with medical services in public hospitals suspended following the official strike by doctors that began today.

Mar 14, 2025 · During the strike, healthcare services were paralyzed across public health facilities for 56 days. The strike had far-reaching consequences to Kenyans including the death of a …

23 hours ago · Here's what to know about the strike. What is at issue? The New York State Nurses Association, the same labor union representing the nurses on Long Island, said the …

1 day ago · Nearly 15,000 nurses at major New York City hospitals went on strike on Monday, demanding more robust staffing levels, higher pay and better safety precautions.

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