Eastern Maine Medical Center Receives Strike Notice From Nurses' Union

Eastern Maine Medical Center receives strike notice from nurses' union

The Maine State Nurses Association/National Nurses United has informed the Bangor hospital that it plans to strike on March 23.

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.

EMMC nurses preparing to strike

Nurses are preparing to strike at Northern Light Health’s Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor. The hospital said Friday morning that it received a notice from the union that the nurses plan to strike on March 23. “I really wish we didn’t have to do this, but we have to make a stand,” said Diane Alexander, a nurse and the chief steward at EMMC. It will be the first strike at the Bangor hospital since 2015, according to the Maine State Nurses A…

Northern Light EMMC nurses give 10-day notice of strike

Nurses have been bargaining for a new contract since July 2025, and their previous contract expired in September.