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Northern Light EMMC nurses win tentative agreement in contract negotiations

After bargaining for eight months for improvements in health, safety, and economic language in their union contract, Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center (EMMC) nurses have announced a final tentative agreement with their administration. The nurses’ strike, which had been scheduled for this coming Monday, is called off.

Maine State Nurses Association/National Nurses Organizing Committee
March 21, 2026

Nurses walking outside of hospital, one holding sign "You can't put patients first if you put nurses last"

Northern Light EMMC nurses announce strike for safe patient care and RN retention

Registered nurses at Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor, Maine yesterday delivered a 10-day notice to their employer announcing a one-day strike on Monday, March 23. The RNs are protesting management’s refusal to address their concerns about safe staffing and nurse retention.

Maine State Nurses Association/National Nurses Organizing Committee
March 13, 2026

Susan Collins holding microphone

Nurses, constituents demand Collins return donations from Palantir, ICE’s top tech contractor

Nurses and constituents will hold a press conference at the district office of Senator Susan Collins to demand she stop taking future donations from Palantir Technologies, the tech company powering ICE surveillance. Senator Collins has received more than $105,000 in political donations from Palantir executives, making her one of the top three recipients in Congress.

Maine State Nurses Association/National Nurses Organizing Committee
March 10, 2026

Group of nurses outside, in cold weather clothibg, wearing MSNA beanies, holding signs "Protect Patients, Trust Nurses"

Northern Maine Medical Center nurses to hold press event with Troy Jackson, Graham Platner, and Mattie Daughtry at Can-Am Sled Dog Race

Nurses at Northern Maine Medical Center in Fort Kent, Maine, will hold a press event on Saturday, Feb. 28 with gubernatorial candidate Troy Jackson, U.S. senatorial candidate Graham Platner, and Maine State Senate President Mattie Daughtry, who will speak out in support of nurses seeking to secure a strong first contract that puts patient safety before profits.

Maine State Nurses Association/National Nurses Organizing Committee
February 27, 2026

Many MSNA/NNOC nurses raise fists with banner "Safe staffing saves lives"

Nurses condemn chaotic, unlawful ICE invasion of Maine

Maine nurses represented by MSNA/NNOC are speaking up and speaking out against federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents detaining, intimidating, and terrorizing members of their community since its operation began in Maine on Tuesday.

Maine State Nurses Association/National Nurses Organizing Committee
January 22, 2026

EMMC nurses picket outside

EMMC nurses and community members protest Northern Light’s management

Registered nurses at Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center held a rally outside the hospital today to highlight their contract demands. The nurses picketed and chanted until sunset and then held a candlelight vigil. Many friends and community members joined the nurses in solidarity for better conditions for patients and nurses at EMMC.

Maine State Nurses Association/National Nurses Organizing Committee
January 16, 2026

Group of nurses inside, holding large printouts of contract signers

Maine Medical Center nurses overwhelmingly ratify three-year union contract

After nearly four months of bargaining, nurses at Maine Medical Center in Portland voted last night to ratify a new union contract that provides many new safety measures for patients and nurses, among other improvements.

Maine State Nurses Association/National Nurses Organizing Committee
January 8, 2026

Large group of nurses outside hospital, smiling, with raised fists

Northern Maine Medical Center nurses vote to keep their union

Registered nurses at Northern Maine Medical Center (NMMC) in Fort Kent, Maine, voted tonight to re-certify their union formed in 2024, rejecting an NMMC management-backed attempt to dissolve their union.

Maine State Nurses Association/National Nurses Organizing Committee
January 7, 2026

Group of nurses outside dressed in winter clothes, holding signs "Standing for our patients", "Nurses are the heart of patient care", more

Houlton nurses strike begins Nov. 18

Registered nurses at Houlton Regional Hospital in Houlton, Maine, are moving forward with their two-day strike on Nov. 18 and 19 to protest management’s refusal to improve staffing and patient safety, particularly retention of staff nurses.

Maine State Nurses Association/National Nurses Organizing Committee
November 14, 2025

Maine nurses holding banner "Safe Staffing Saves Lives"

Houlton nurses to hold two-day strike

Registered nurses at Houlton Regional Hospital (HRH) in Houlton, Maine, will begin their two-day strike on Tuesday, Nov. 18, to protest management’s refusal to address their deep concerns about staffing and patient care.

Maine State Nurses Association/National Nurses Organizing Committee
November 10, 2025