"Nearly a year ago, he had a kidney transplant that saved his life but requires lifelong care. He needs monthly anti-rejection medications, regular checkups, and, given his suppressed immune system, protection from other illnesses. For us, and many others who have delayed chemotherapy visits, pediatrician visits, and more, health coverage is non-negotiable."
"We fought hard with union siblings and secured contracts earlier this year that secured our benefits. Despite signing a contract that promises our health coverage, The Brooklyn Hospital Center's management has refused to contribute to our health funds since October 2025, resulting in all nurses across the hospital losing their health coverage."
"As nurses who work in safety-net hospitals, we understand the importance of hospitals like The Brooklyn Hospital Center and the resources it provides to our communities. We care about this hospital deeply and take our patients' care very seriously. However, hospital management has shown that it does not care about nurses in the same way."
Nurses at The Brooklyn Hospital Center have been without health coverage for 40 days following management's refusal to contribute to health funds since October 2025, despite a recently negotiated union contract guaranteeing these benefits. The coverage loss disproportionately affects frontline nursing staff while sparing executive leadership and other hospital personnel. Nurses with serious health needs—including those with family members requiring ongoing medical care like immunosuppressive medications and chemotherapy—face critical gaps in coverage. The hospital has cited lack of funds as justification, though nurses argue the institution has sufficient resources to maintain promised benefits. This situation undermines both nurse retention and patient safety at this safety-net hospital serving the Brooklyn community.
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