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08, Jul, 2024

Union Construction Academy Training New Cohort of Pre-Apprentices

PHOTO: Pre-apprentices at the Union Construction Academy of Maine.

Below is a report from our Apprenticeship, Workforce & Equity Director Sam Boss:

08, Jul, 2024

Maine Delegation Completes Six-Week Organizing Training

Twenty-five Mainers from eight unions just finished a six-week

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Portland Firefighters (IAFF 740) Defeat South Portland Firefighters (IAFF 1476) in Charity Hockey Tournament

Over 400 fans turned out for the inaugural “Battle of the Bridge Tournament" on June 22, in which the Portland Professional Firefighters (IAFF 740) defeated the South Portland Professional Firefighters (IAFF 1476) 6-2.

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Portland Fire Department Seeking New Recruits, Six Graduate

The Portland Fire Department is looking for its next group of recruits to join the largest and busiest first response agency in Maine. Applications are open now with a potential lateral academy late summer or early fall.

08, Jul, 2024

Islesboro Residents Alarmed by Maine State Ferry Service’s Cancellations, Understaffing, Low Pay

Nearly 40 residents of Islesboro joined in a community forum Thursday night, June 20, to express their concerns about Maine State Ferry Service cancellations, understaffing and low pay as ferry service interruptions on neighboring islands have become the norm.

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