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The Trump administration has terminated collective bargaining agreements with two unions representing several hundred workers at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. The two impacted unions are the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and the American Federation of Government Employees.

Rep. Amy Roeder (D-Bangor) is running to succeed Sen. Joe Baldacci in Senate District 9, which comprises Bangor and Hermon. Roeder is serving her third term in the Maine House where she is the co-chair of the Labor Committee.

May Day, celebrated on May 1, is important both as a traditional spring festival and as a global day honoring workers’ rights and labor movements.

Members of Teamsters Local 340 who work for the Portland Water District are calling for more regulation on the use of A.I. and automation to protect public health and safety.

It’s that time of year again!

Early voting for June 9 primaries in Maine begins on May 11! Maine voters will be voting to nominate candidates for US Senate, Governor and Congress. In the U.S. Senate race, Governor Janet Mills, Graham Platner and David Costello are on the ballot.