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PUBLIC TESTIMONY

Testimony by Sonia Lawrence, President of New York State Nurses Health and Hospitals Mayoral Executive Committee

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3 min

Sonia Lawrence, a nurse at Lincoln Hospital and president of the New York State Nurses Health and Hospitals Mayoral Executive Committee, expresses solidarity with the Doctors Council in their fight for a fair contract. She highlights the crisis in recruitment and retention affecting the entire healthcare system and its impact on patient care.

  • Lawrence emphasizes the negative consequences of H+H's decision to cut new patient appointment times, leading to rushed assessments and potential misdiagnoses.
  • She supports the Doctors Council's planned work stoppage, drawing parallels to successful collective actions by nurses that resulted in better working conditions and patient outcomes.
  • Lawrence urges the City Council to advocate for fair treatment and adequate resources for all H+H healthcare workers to create a healthier New York City.