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  1. Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center, located in St. Lawrence County, is seeking state approval to discontinue its services as the sole birthing center within a 30-mile radius.
  2. Advocacy groups, including the New York State Nurses Association, are campaigning against health service closures in St. Lawrence County.

Saranac Lake Nurses Hold Picket Demanding Contract Settlement

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 7
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What happened

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Nearly 40 nurses in Saranac Lake held an informational picket organized by the New York State Nurses Association on October 7, 2026, demanding a settled contract. Bill Schneider, second vice president of NYSNA, stated that the nurses are among the lowest paid in the North Country. Adirondack Health leadership responded by affirming its commitment to good-faith negotiations with NYSNA.

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Why it matters

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The labor dispute highlights ongoing efforts by advocacy groups, including the New York State Nurses Association, to campaign against health service closures in St. Lawrence County. These actions are tied to the broader effort to maintain local healthcare stability.

Advocacy groups, including the New York State Nurses Association, are campaigning against health service closures in St. Lawrence County, where Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center is seeking state approval to discontinue its services.

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Who's involved

  • Bill SchneiderSecond vice president of the New York State Nurses Association
  • New York State Nurses AssociationLabor union that organized the informational picket in Saranac Lake
  • Saranac LakeVillage where the nurses held the informational picket

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Part of

Advocacy groups, including the New York State Nurses Association, are campaigning against health service closures in St. Lawrence County. All 3 developments

Within Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center, located in St. Lawrence County, is seeking state approval to discontinue its services as the sole birthing center within a 30-mile radius.

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