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Nurses at Eastern Maine Medical Center protested for safer staffing and working conditions on January 16, 2026, during ongoing contract talks.
Nurses at Eastern Maine Medical Center held a candlelight vigil and march on January 16, 2026, demanding safer working conditions amid ongoing contract negotiations with Northern Light Health.
The rally, attended by about 100 nurses and supporters, highlighted concerns over understaffing, patient safety, and rising workplace violence, with calls for enforced nurse-to-patient ratios, increased security, and better protections.
The previous contract expired in November 2025, and talks have continued since July as the health system recovers from a $15 million deficit and the closure of its Waterville hospital.
The Maine State Nurses Association is pushing for a contract that ensures safe staffing and fair pay, while Northern Light maintains it is engaged in good-faith bargaining.
Las enfermeras del Eastern Maine Medical Center protestaron por un personal más seguro y condiciones de trabajo el 16 de enero de 2026, durante las conversaciones contractuales en curso.