EMMC reaches tentative agreement with nurses union

[Omaha Steve]

Source: WCSH

BANGOR, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor says its reached a "tentative agreement" on a contract with its nurses union late Tuesday night.

The move could possibly hold off a two day strike, planned for next week.

The nurses were hoping the protest would force hospital officials to address concerns about what the nurses are calling unsafe staffing at the hospital.

The hospital has said staffing ratios and compensation have been the biggest bargaining issues.

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[crim son]

1. It's been a major issue here in Bangor

where medicine is big business for some, while patients and caretakers bear the cost.