09/17/2026
To the Nurses of Central Maine Medical Center,
On behalf of the members of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 567, we write to express our strong solidarity with the Nurses of Central Maine Medical Center (CMMC) as you begin to exercise your right to form a union.
As electricians, we have benefited firsthand from the protections our collective voices have given us in our Collective Bargaining Agreement. A Collective Bargaining Agreement allows the workers a true seat at the table to express their concerns on safety, compensation, and serving their community best. Workers are at their best when they are supported, protected and empowered.
The work done at CMMC requires dedication, expertise, and sacrifice. Your work, every day, on the front lines of healthcare, is core to our community. Nurses are with us on our most somber, our most hopeful, and our most joyous days of our lives. No matter the circumstance, no matter the day, and no matter the person, we can expect care and compassion for our friends, family and neighbors. You deserve a formal, and legally protected voice.
Taking that initial step towards forming a Union is never easy. It takes courage, conviction, and hope. Please know that as you continue taking those steps towards forming your union, the members of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 567 will stand firmly behind you. We honor your dedication to the greater Lewiston area, and fully support your right to organize, bargain collectively, and build a stronger, safer hospital for everyone.
In Solidarity,
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 567