Hospital administrators and union officials appear to be digging in for an extended battle over staffing levels and pay.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency Friday in anticipation of a possible strike and appealed to the hospitals and nurses' union to hammer out a last-minute deal, saying that a strike "could jeopardize the lives of thousands of New Yorkers and patients."

The largest nurse strike in city history continues, with nearly 15,000 nurses striking after no agreement was reached ahead of deadline.

HealthPartners workers have authorized an unfair labor practices strike as union leaders seek higher wages and push back against proposed health care cuts.

More than 250 union employees at Parker Lord manufacturing company on Robison Road in Erie will go on strike January 11, when their current contract with the company expires.