Houlton地区医院的注册护士于2025年11月18日开始了为期两天的罢工,原因是人员短缺、病人安全以及合同谈判停滞。 Registered nurses at Houlton Regional Hospital began a two-day strike on Nov. 18, 2025, over staffing shortages, patient safety, and stalled contract talks.

2025年11月18日,胡尔顿地区医院注册护士因人员短缺、病人安全顾虑和合同谈判停滞不前,开始为期两天的罢工。 Registered nurses at Houlton Regional Hospital began a two-day strike on November 18, 2025, over staffing shortages, patient safety concerns, and stalled contract negotiations. 以缅因州护士协会为代表的55名护士指出,长期的急诊等候时间、由于妇产单位于5月关闭而在急诊室分娩,以及人手不足——特别是在夜间——都是关键问题。 The 55 nurses, represented by the Maine State Nurses Association, cited long ER wait times, deliveries in the emergency room due to the maternity unit’s closure in May, and inadequate staffing—especially at night—as key issues. 他们争辩说,尽管医院声称根据一项新的管理协议提高了工资和福利,但目前的条件有损于病人的护理和留住工作人员。 They argue current conditions compromise patient care and staff retention, despite the hospital’s claim of improved wages and benefits under a new management agreement. 医院领导人表示, 急诊室的需求并没有增加, 走廊床位被故意用作病人靠近工作人员的地方。 Hospital leadership says ER demand hasn’t risen and that hallway beds are used intentionally for patient proximity to staff. 在当地政治人物的支持下,罢工持续到星期三。 The strike continued into Wednesday, with support from local political figures. 谈判仍在继续。 Negotiations remain ongoing.