(ONEIDA, NEW YORK) - New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA)-represented Nurses employed at Oneida Health Hospital have voted overwhelmingly to ratify a new three-year contract that includes wage increases and incentives to help recruit and retain Nurses, as well as no concessions on benefits.

After months of fighting for a fair contract, the Unionized Nurses also achieved a contract that ensures patients at Oneida will receive the best care possible.  

Nurses won improvements to recruitment and retention that will ensure that there are enough Nurses to safely care for patients, Union Officials said.

They also won yearly 3% wage increases, a bonus on ratification, additional pay increases to retain experienced Nurses, and maintained their benefits.

Registered Nurse Donna Maccarone said: “I’m so proud of what we were able to achieve. We fought because we care for this community and believe that patients and Nurses deserve better. These improvements will ensure that we have enough Nurses to provide the absolute best care possible.”

NYSNA President Nancy Hagans said: “NYSNA Nurses always want the best for patient care and they fought for months for what this community needs. Together Nurses at Oneida achieved a contract that will ensure they can meet the moment and patient demands.”

Nurses at Oneida Health Hospital had been fighting for a contract since the Fall of 2024.

They met with Elected Officials, launched a public letter-writing campaign, hosted a speak-out, launched an advertising and lawn sign campaign and held an informational picket.

NYSNA, which represents more than 42,000 Members across the State, is New York’s largest Union and Professional Association for Registered Nurses.

NYSNA is an affiliate of National Nurses United (NNU), the country's largest and fastest-growing Union and Professional Association of Registered Nurses, with more than 225,000 Members nationwide.

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