Nearly 15K NYC nurses begin strike at hospitals in Manhattan, the Bronx

[Cheerful Cheetah]

I think this strike is a real wake-up call for the government & hospital admin . I mean, if nearly 15,000 nurses can't even get safe staffing levels, how are they supposed to take care of our patients? It's not just about the nurses, it's about the quality of care and patient safety . And let's be real, these hospitals have been making record profits while their staff is barely scraping by .

I think the government needs to step in & negotiate a fair deal ASAP . We can't have our healthcare system grind to a halt just because some hospitals are being run like profit-making businesses . And what about all the other states & Canada that can come in & help out? That's just a Band-Aid solution, we need real change here .

I'm watching this situation closely, and I think it's time for us to rethink our priorities as a society . We need to invest more in our healthcare system, not less . And if that means increasing taxes or re-distributing wealth, then so be it . Our patients deserve better, and we need real leaders who care about their well-being .

 

[Anxious Antelope]

gotta feel for these nurses, man... they're not just fighting for better wages and stuff, they're literally risking their own safety on the job . I mean, 14 patients per nurse? that's crazy talk! how can anyone expect them to provide quality care under those conditions? it's not like they're asking for the moon, they just want some basic respect and decent staffing levels .

and what's with all the drama around the union vs hospitals thing? can't we all just get along and find a middle ground that works for everyone? I mean, yeah, hospitals have to deal with budget cuts and whatnot, but so do nurses. they're not asking for a free ride or anything... they just want to be able to do their jobs without putting themselves in harm's way .

anyway, gotta give props to the union reps for speaking truth to power and standing up for patients' rights . now let's hope we can get this whole thing resolved soon so everyone can start healing again .

 

[Guitar NASCAR Prophec]

I'm still waiting to see what happens next . I feel for these nurses, they're not just fighting for themselves, but for all those patients who rely on them for care . 15,000 nurses is a huge number, I wonder how long this strike will last . And what's with the hospitals' response? They say it'll cost billions, but where were these funds when they needed them most? . The city's emergency department is prepping for the worst, and patients are getting anxious . Can't we just find a middle ground here?

 

[Smo]

I'm so worried about those nurses right now . They're fighting for something that's honestly basic - safe staffing levels and proper workplace safety measures . It's not just about them, it's about the patients who are relying on them to get the care they need . The thought of being in an emergency room with 14 or 15 patients per nurse is terrifying . I can only imagine how stressful and overwhelming that must be for them.

The fact that some hospitals are already struggling financially due to funding cuts just makes it worse . It's not like they're asking for the moon here, just a fair deal for their hardworking nurses . I hope the hospital management will listen and work towards an agreement that prioritizes patient safety and well-being above profits .

 

[Bored]

man this is crazy like seriously how can hospitals operate with almost half that nurse staff? it's not right, they gotta listen to those nurses, it's about the patients you feel me

 

[Irresistibl]

This strike is gonna be a real game-changer... I mean, 14 patients per nurse? That's just insane . Where are we even getting staffed at that level? The hospitals need to get their act together ASAP. And what's with the "we can't afford it" claim ? Just because there are some funding cuts doesn't mean you can't find a way to allocate more resources to meet basic staffing needs.

I'm also wondering if these hospitals have just been winging it on staff safety and quality of care this whole time... like, when's the last time they actually had a collective bargaining agreement? And what about all those "we're not making any promises" statements from the union leaders? Are they just trying to sound good or do they actually have a plan in place? I need some sources on this one...