Protesters Gather at NYU Langone Hospital, Condemning Nurse’s Termination On Tuesday, January 24th, protesters gathered outside the NYU Langone Hospital to condemn the termination of a labor nurse, Laura Kennedy. Kennedy was fired in December after she reported unsafe staffing levels and advocated for patient safety. The protesters, including nurses, union representatives, and community members, held signs and chanted slogans denouncing the hospital’s decision. They accused NYU Langone of prioritizing profits over the health and safety of its patients and staff. “This termination is an outrage,” said Jessica Katz, a registered nurse and member of the New York State Nurses Association. “Laura Kennedy was speaking out for the safety of our patients and our colleagues, and for that, she was punished.” Kennedy, who had worked at NYU Langone for 15 years, alleged that the hospital was routinely understaffed, putting both patients and nurses at risk. She also claimed that she had been retaliated against for raising these concerns. NYU Langone has denied these allegations, stating that Kennedy was terminated for “violations of hospital policies.” The hospital’s response has sparked outrage among nurses and labor advocates. They argue that the hospital is trying to intimidate and silence nurses who speak out about patient safety concerns. “This is a clear attempt to silence nurses and prevent them from speaking out about the dangerous conditions that exist in our hospitals,” said Pat Kane, executive director of the New York State Nurses Association. “We will not be silenced.” The protests at NYU Langone are part of a growing movement of nurses demanding safer working conditions and better patient care. Similar protests have been held at hospitals across the country in recent months. The protesters at NYU Langone are calling for Kennedy’s reinstatement, as well as increased staffing levels and improved working conditions for all nurses. They plan to continue their protests until their demands are met.Protesters Demand NYU Langone Apologize to Nurse Fired Over Gaza Speech
Protesters Demand NYU Langone Apologize to Nurse Fired Over Gaza Speech About 100 protesters gathered outside NYU Langone Health’s Tisch Hospital on Friday, demanding an apology to labor nurse Hesen Jabr, who resigned in late May after she spoke out about the suffering of women in Gaza during her acceptance speech for an award for compassionate care. The group called on NYU Langone to recognize and condemn Israel’s actions in Gaza, rebuild Gaza’s health infrastructure, and divest from companies with ties to Israel. They chanted slogans and carried signs accusing NYU of complicity in genocide. Jabr spoke at the protest, saying, “I am not the first and I will not be the last until we stick together and Palestine is free.” A pro-Israel counter-protester approached the demonstration and punched a group member, who was allegedly waving a flag. The counter-protester was detained by police. About a dozen NYPD officers were present, using barricades to keep protesters on the sidewalk. NYU Langone has faced criticism in recent weeks from pro-Palestinian groups on campus after Jabr’s resignation. Jabr said administrators told her she “ruined the ceremony” after she mentioned Gaza. Healthcare Workers for Palestine said NYU Langone also contacted them about their use of the hospital’s logo in a post confronting Zionism in healthcare. The demonstration came a day after NYU Langone CEO Robert Grossman and board chairman Kenneth Langone announced they would retire next year. Several medical center staff have been punished for expressing views related to the Gaza conflict this past year. NYU Langone and Healthcare Workers for Palestine did not respond to requests for comment.
Protesters Gather Outside Hospital to Decry Nurse’s Termination Protesters gathered outside New York University (NYU) Langone Hospital on Tuesday to condemn the termination of a labor nurse. The nurse, who has not been identified, was fired in March after allegedly making inappropriate remarks during a birth. The protesters, who included nurses and other healthcare workers, chanted slogans and held signs that read “Reinstate the Labor Nurse” and “Respect Our Workers.” They also demanded that the hospital investigate the nurse’s termination and take action to address any workplace culture issues. “This nurse was a dedicated and compassionate caregiver who always put the needs of her patients first,” said one protester. “Her termination is an injustice.” NYU Langone Hospital has said that it is investigating the nurse’s termination but has declined to provide further details. The hospital has also said that it is committed to providing a safe and respectful workplace for all employees. The nurse’s termination has sparked outrage among many nurses and healthcare workers, who say it is a sign of a wider problem of workplace culture issues in the healthcare industry. They say that nurses are often overworked and underpaid, and that they often face discrimination and harassment from their supervisors and colleagues. “This is not just about one nurse,” said another protester. “This is about all nurses and healthcare workers who are being treated unfairly. We need to stand together and fight for our rights.”
