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A strong labor movement is needed now more than ever

The following Labor Day column by Maine AFL-CIO Communications Director Andy O'Brien ran in last week's

Photo: 2023 Steward of the Year Shaun Fisher (IBEW 2071)

PHOTO: Saco Fire Department, 1870. Dyer Library/Saco

The Veterans Administration employees and the Maine AFL-CIO condemn the Trump administration’s decision to terminate the master collective bargaining agreement between V.A. and AFGE National VA Council, which represents about 2000 V.A. employees in Maine. The move eliminates contracts for V.A.

The national AFL-CIO’s “It’s Better in a Union: Fighting for Freedom, Fairness and Security” bus tour will be making two stops in Maine on Tuesday, August 26 and Wednesday, August 27.

The Maine Secretary of State’s office has announced the order of two statewide referendum questions that will be on the November ballot.