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UMaine Grad Workers to Hold Fair Contract Rally — Thurs. April 24

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Senator Collins Calls on President Trump to Restore Federal Workers' Collective Bargaining Rights

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Maine AFL-CIO Demands Sheetmetal (SMART) Local 100 Union Member Be Brought Home from El Salvadoran Prison

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Creating Good Union Jobs in Offshore Wind

Building an offshore wind industry in Maine has the potential to create thousands of jobs in manufacturing, construction, operations, maintenance, and maritime activities — and building a port is the best way to maximize the energy and job benefits for Maine.

04, May, 2023

Expanding Access to Child Care & Reducing Costs

It’s no secret that there is a critical shortage of child care providers in the state, making it extremely difficult for working parents to find quality child care for their children.

04, May, 2023

LD 1854: Close the Pay Gap and Finish & Fund Classification & Compensation Study for State Employees

The State of Maine has been suffering a serious staffing shortage with

04, May, 2023

Return of Zombie Right to Work for Less Bills

Like a couple of zombies that just won’t die, two right to work for less bills returned to the Labor and Housing Committee on Tuesday. LD 1636, sponsored by Sen.

04, May, 2023

Committee Advances Union Backed Veterans' Resources Bill

The Labor and Housing Committee voted unanimously on Wednesday to support

04, May, 2023

Jay Strikers & Others Honored at WMLC Workers' Memorial Day/May Day Dinner

Last Saturday, the Western Maine Labor Council held its annual Workers' Memorial Day/May Day Dinner to commemorate the Mainers who died from workplace injuries and illnesses over the past year. The winners of this year’s awards included:

04, May, 2023