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The Maine AFL-CIO, in partnership with Food AND Medicine, has set up a Lewiston Solidarity Fund that will be used to support directly impacted union families and other frontline workers directly impacted by the Lewiston shooting.

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Western Maine Transit Operators in L/A Form Union with ATU 714

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Western Maine Labor Council Endorses Carl Sheline for Lewiston Mayor

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Maine’s Woodland Pulp Union Members Vote to Accept Improved Contract Offer, Strike Is Over

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Local S6 & the Spirit of the CIO: "The Hicks Beat the City Slickers!”

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Rights and Protections for All Working Families

Millions of undocumented immigrants, who are vital to our economic recovery, still live in fear because of our outdated and inhumane immigration system. It’s time to put an end to this injustice. Tell your senators to pass a budget that includes a broad pathway to citizenship.

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Our Mine Workers (UMWA) union family is on strike against management at Warrior Met Coal. Add your name to say you support their fight for a fair contract.

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Solidarity Harvest Volunteers Deliver Food Boxes to Woodland Strikers & Other Families in Need

PHOTO: Woodland Pulp workers receive Solidarity Harvest food boxes.

22, Nov, 2023

ATU 714 Partners with Greater Portland Metro to Develop New Apprenticeship Program

Members of ATU 714 and Greater Portland Metro management.

22, Nov, 2023

Mourning the Loss of USW 900 Member Arthur Allen (1958-2023)

We send our condolences to USW 900 and the family of Arthur Allen, 65, who passed away suddenly of natural causes at the Nine Dragons Mill in Rumford on Sunday, November 15.

22, Nov, 2023

Electrician Unions - IBEW 567 & IBEW 1253 - Accept Largest Ever First-Year Apprenticeship Classes

Work continues to be very strong for IBEW electricians as Locals 567 and 1253 accept record numbers of first-year apprentices. IBEW 567 in Lewiston has 55 first-year apprentices and IBEW 1253 in Newport has accepted 40 first-year apprentices.

22, Nov, 2023

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Labor Reading Group

Members of the Maine AFL-CIO and friends of labor meet monthly to discuss labor related books and articles.

5:30PM - 6:30PM

25 Jan

Labor Reading Group

Members of the Maine AFL-CIO and friends of labor meet monthly to discuss labor related books and articles.

5:30PM - 6:30PM

22 Feb

Labor Reading Group

Members of the Maine AFL-CIO and friends of labor meet monthly to discuss labor related books and articles.

5:30PM - 6:30PM

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Featured News

Western Maine Transit Operators in L/A Form Union with ATU 714

Western Maine Labor Council Endorses Carl Sheline for Lewiston Mayor

Maine’s Woodland Pulp Union Members Vote to Accept Improved Contract Offer, Strike Is Over

Local S6 & the Spirit of the CIO: "The Hicks Beat the City Slickers!”

2021 Executive Paywatch

Record a Video

Read the Report

Am I Safe at Work?

Get Involved

Rights and Protections for All Working Families

Support the Strike

Solidarity Harvest Volunteers Deliver Food Boxes to Woodland Strikers & Other Families in Need

ATU 714 Partners with Greater Portland Metro to Develop New Apprenticeship Program

Mourning the Loss of USW 900 Member Arthur Allen (1958-2023)

Electrician Unions - IBEW 567 & IBEW 1253 - Accept Largest Ever First-Year Apprenticeship Classes

Postal Jobs Bootcamp – Thursday Dec. 7

Upcoming Events

Labor Reading Group

Labor Reading Group

Labor Reading Group

AFL-CIO News Feed

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: After 11 Weeks on Strike, UAW Members at Blue Cross Blue Shield Reach Tentative Agreement - Nov 30

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Arlington County and Alexandria City Workers Secure First Contracts - Nov 29

Native American Heritage Month Profiles: Margaret Jaramillo - Nov 28

Native American Heritage Month Profiles: Collin Smith - Nov 28

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Maine’s Woodland Pulp Union Members Vote to Accept Improved Contract Offer; Strike Is Over - Nov 28

Native American Heritage Month Profiles - Nov 27

Native American Heritage Month Profiles: Richard Reynolds - Nov 27

Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Medieval Times Buena Park Workers End Strike, Return to Work - Nov 27

This Is the Story of How Workers Win - Nov 22

Native American Heritage Month Profiles: Christina Riley - Nov 22