The New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) issued a strike notice for over 1,000 nurses at three Northwell Health hospitals on Long Island. If Northwell’s management does not reach fair contracts with NYSNA by January 12, nurses at these locations will strike along with upwards of 20,000 nurses in the city who are also fighting for fair contracts.

NYSNA has asked for sign ons from Long Island’s faith community to the statement below urging Northwell to do the right thing for both nurses and patients by negotiating fair contracts to avoid this strike. If you would like to add your name in support of this statement, please reply to this email with your name and affiliation by Thursday January 8. Long Island’s NYSNA nurses are ready to grow the movement for quality patient care, and we hope you’ll join us in making it clear that we support them!

“We stand in solidarity with the nurses at Northwell Health Plainview, Syosset and Huntington Hospitals who are fighting for patient safety, fair contracts, dignity, and respect.

At a time when hospital CEO pay is out of control, there is no excuse not to pay nurses what they deserve and protect all existing benefits.  By agreeing to a strong contract with safe staffing and fair wages and benefits – we can further address the health and safety needs of our neighborhoods. 

Northwell Health is the largest private employer in New York State with some of the highest executive compensation in healthcare. In 2023, the 20 top executives at Northwell made over $36.7 million in salaries, bonuses, and perks.

Northwell is huge and has only grown larger through mergers and acquisitions in recent years. Nurses know that if Northwell can afford to acquire entire health systems, like they did by merging with Nuvance Health in 2025, they can afford to settle fair contracts with nurses.

We believe all Northwell patients deserve quality care—from patients in the community hospitals that have been the bedrock of healthcare long before Northwell acquired them, to the newest Northwell hospitals.

We urge you to listen to the nurses, agree with their just demands and negotiate a fair contract. We see fulfilling these demands as a pathway to protecting the health and safety of our communities. ”

Many thanks for continuing to fight for workers rights with us in 2026! Let’s start the year strong!

In Solidarity,

Long Island Jobs with Justice