Montefiore Nurses Bring Attention to ED Overcrowding With Sticker Action

(Email Update February 21, 2025)

On Tuesday, Feb. 18, NYSNA nurses, CIR SEIU residents and 1199 healthcare workers at all Montefiore emergency departments in the Bronx stickered up calling on management to “Save Our Beds.” The Bronx is in danger of losing hospital beds and essential services after Montefiore management announced a “restructuring” plan that will eliminate hospital beds and move surgical services out of the Bronx. Healthcare professionals know that reducing beds will lead to longer wait times and result in more patients in the hallways. Nurses have been working overtime to bring attention to this issue at community board meetings and with New York elected officials. They participated in this action to show solidarity and unity among workers in these facilities also fighting to make sure Bronx patients get the quality care they need and deserve. They plan to speak out on Feb. 28 to make their voices heard loud and clear.