2 Strikes in 3 Years: N.Y.C. Nurses Awaken as a Major Labor Voice

But a rift has emerged among the union’s leaders as workers at four hospitals are back on the job, while a walkout persists at a fifth hospital.Three years ago, Nancy Hagans, the president of the New York State Nurses Association, led members on a strike. She has been back on the picket line in recent weeks.