Nurses at St. Charles Hospital in Port Jefferson ratify new contract
Nurses at St. Charles Hospital in Port Jefferson ratified a new three-year contract, avoiding a planned strike. The agreement, approved by 91% of nurses, includes improved staffing levels, stronger enforcement of nurse-to-patient ratios, and annual wage increases totaling about 15% over its duration. The contract runs through March 2029 and was confirmed shortly after a tentative deal was announced, with the nurses’ union citing support for patient safety and fair treatment.
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