Temple University Hospital reaches new deal with nurses, allied health professionals

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- After months of negotiations, Temple University Hospital and its 2,200 nurses and technicians have reached a deal.

The three-year contract deal helps avoid a looming strike at the hospital.

The new deal will also make Temple nurses the highest paid in the state.

Some of the union's concerns were also addressed, there will now be smaller nurse-to-patient ratios and additional security measures at the North Philadelphia facility.