More than 1,000 members at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie and Putnam Hospital in Carmel Hamlet, New York, won new minimum wages, improved shift differentials, as well as across-the-board wage increases and protection from layoffs.

The settlement was reached after a coordinated day of action in which members were supported by local elected leaders and allies. 1199 members covered by the agreement include RNs, aides, radiology and other techs, housekeeping, and food service workers.

These hospitals were recently acquired by Northwell Health and provide critical care to their communities every day.