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PHOTO: USW members at the Biennial Convention Awards Banquet

During the Biennial Convention’s Awards Banquet we heard moving tributes to union members who have gone above and beyond for their members and all workers in Maine.

IBEW 2144 member Dean Gilbert has officially retired after over 40 years working at the Rumford paper mill. Deano, as he is known to his friends and co-workers, is a dedicated union man who has long championed workers’ rights both inside and outside the mill.

Auburn firefighter Michael Scott (IAFF 797) officially became President of the Professional Firefighters of Maine this week. Scott, who also serves on the Maine AFL-CIO Executive Board, was elected as President in September to succeed Michael Crouse as the IAFF association president.

PHOTO: MDOL, mill workers (USW) and paper company management meet on Zoom to discussed forced overtime.

At the Maine AFL-CIO's Biennial Convention on January 12, 2024, delegates re-elected President Cynthia Phinney (IBEW 1837) and elected Vice President Grant Provost (Ironworkers 7) and a new Executive Board. Below is our current current board:
 

As Valentine's Day approaches, we are excited to share with you some Solidarity Valentines for the special workers in your life. These cards were created by APWU Local 458 member Danny Bailey, who serves as an alternate shop steward in her union.