In Worcester, Massachusetts, on June 22, 2026, registered nurses from UMass Memorial Medical Center's University Campus officially unionized with the Massachusetts Nurses Association (MNA). The nurses presented a petition to Dr. Eric Dickson, the President and CEO of UMass Memorial Health. The move signifies a significant development in the ongoing efforts of the nurses to advocate for improved working conditions and better wages. The unionization demonstrates the commitment of nurses to collectively address their concerns, with the number of nurses joining the union reaching a substantial figure.