The largest nurses strike in New York City history continues as approximately 15,000 nurses remain on strike across multiple major hospitals. The strike, driven by ongoing contract disputes and concerns over working conditions, has seen participation from other unions, including firefighters, who have joined nurses on the picket line. Negotiations are set to resume as the situation escalates, with a federal mediator likely stepping in to assist. Hospitals have taken measures to address staffing shortages during the strike, and union leaders accuse management of retaliatory actions against nurses. Meanwhile, the strike has highlighted broader issues in the healthcare system, including corporate greed and disinvestment in facilities.