SIUH/NYSNA Negotiation Update – June 24, 2021

On Tuesday, Staten Island University Hospital (SIUH) met virtually with the New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) for our 17th negotiation session.

SIUH shared a modified economic proposal covering a range of topics. While we still have a number of major economic hurdles to overcome, we eagerly await NYSNA’s response and are hopeful that we can agree to the terms of Tuesday’s hospital proposal – and gain some important momentum – at our next session on June 29.

Additionally, NYSNA presented a modified counterproposal on staffing, which we will carefully review to determine if it aligns with the hospital’s need for flexibility. As we have communicated, SIUH seeks to responsibly and dynamically manage staffing not only by responding to fluctuations in unit and hospital census, but also by adjusting for patient needs and planning for program expansion, if and when necessary.

We urge you to continue to stay informed throughout the negotiation process by signing up for text message updates from SIUH (text SIUHRN to 77295) or by visiting this website .