Albany nursesrejectCEO's offer, continuing7-month disputeover staffing, reflectingwiderhospital laborissues.

Albany Medical Center nurses and the hospital administration are locked in a seven-month contract dispute over staffing levels. The union claims over 480 staffing violations, while the hospital argues there is no shortage and points to improved recruitment and wait times. The CEO's final offer, including salary increases and benefits, was rejected by the union. This reflects wider hospital labor issues in the region, complicated by new staffing laws and pandemic impacts.