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Nurses at Montefiore, Mount Sinai hospital systems reach tentative agreements to end strike
February 9, 2026 / Eyewitness News ABC&
After five weeks on the picket line, 10,500 nurses at Montefiore and Mount Sinai reached tentative agreements anchored by two critical wins: safe staffing protections and enhanced workplace violence safeguards. Negotiations at NewYork-Presbyterian continue, with safe staffing remaining the defining sticking point.
Nurses Hold the Line for Workplace Safety
February 3, 2026 / The American Prospect by Whitney Curry Wimbish
Nearly 15,000 New York City nurses have entered the fourth week of their strike, marking the largest nursing action in the city's history. Negotiations remain stalled as nurses prioritize workplace violence prevention and safe staffing, while hospital leadership faces operational challenges. This unfortunate situation highlights escalating tensions in healthcare workplace safety nationwide.
Health care coalition asks for federal guidance on violence-prevention signage in ERs
The American College of Emergency Physicians and ten healthcare organizations requested CMS issue clear guidance enabling hospitals to post anti-violence signage in emergency departments. Current EMTALA interpretation concerns have created regulatory uncertainty, preventing many facilities from implementing this basic safety measure. With 9 in 10 emergency physicians reporting workplace threats or attacks, the coalition seeks formalized guidelines and implementation support.
January 28, 2026 / Safety + Health by S + H Staff
Picketing Kadlec nurses report 100+ violent attacks, weapon incidents in hospital
January 26, 2026 / Tri-City Herald by Annette Cary
Nurses at Kadlec Regional Medical Center in Washington reported 109 workplace violence incidents over four months, including physical assaults and weapons brought on-site. The Washington State Nurses Association proposed weapons detection systems and enhanced security, but management rejected these measures as "extreme and unreasonable." The emergency department's 21% turnover rate has left nearly half the nursing staff with fewer than five years of experience.
Workplace Violence May Be Escalating, And Employers Need To Act Now
January 22, 2026 / Forbes by Elissa Rossi
Survey data reveals 30% of U.S. employees witnessed workplace violence in 2025, with healthcare workers reporting 34% exposure rates and direct targeting increasing to 15%. California and New York enacted comprehensive prevention laws in 2024, while 96% of employees now expect employers to prioritize physical safety through risk assessments, training, and modernized reporting systems.