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Union Lobster, Vote Tuesday & the 1985 FMC Strike

IN THIS EDITION:

  • Lobstering Union Lands Coveted Fair Trade Certification
  • USPS to Hold Job Fair this Saturday
  • Don't Forget to Vote on Tuesday March 3!
  • Building Trades Support Funding for High Road Apprenticeships
  • 35th Anniversary of FMC Strike Highlights Need for PRO ACT

Kevin O'Connell & "Roughing the Uppers!"

IN THIS EDITION:

  • Maine AFL-CIO Endorses Kevin O’Connell in Brewer State House Race
  • Huhtamaki Workers Win Higher Wages & Better Benefits in New Contract
  • WMLC Screening "Roughing the Uppers" — 3/17
  • Time for a Clean Slate for Worker Power!
  • Join Our Labor Book Club!

Protecting the Postal Service, Right to Strike & More!

IN THIS EDITION:

  • House Votes to Protect the US Postal Service
  • Committee Passes Public Sector Right to Strike Bill
  • KVCAP Drivers Need Your Help!
  • “All Work And No Play” Exhibits Photos of Child Laborers in Maine
  • Wishing a Happy Retirement to John Martell (IAFF) & Dick Deering (IBEW)!

Protecting your rights at work!

IN THIS EDITION:

  • “They’re Just Drivers” — KVCAP Drivers Fight for Fair Contract
  • Coalition Supports Bill to Protect Rights at Work
  • Golden Hosts IAM Local S6 President at State of the Union
  • Critical Pro-Union Bill Passes the US House
  • Bowdoin Housekeepers Call for More Staff & Safer Working Conditions

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