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Coffee By Design Baristas Win First Coffee Shop Contract in Maine

Earlier this week, baristas at Coffee By Design in Portland (LIUNA 377) became the first and only locally-owned coffee shop in Maine to win a first contract.

26, Apr, 2024

Machias Nurses & Technicians to Hold Two-Day Strike

Health care workers at Down East Community Hospital to protest management’s refusal to address their concerns about recruitment and retention

19, Apr, 2024

28 Current & Former Union Members File to Run for Maine Legislature

Another election is on the horizon this year and several current and former union members have filed to run for the Maine Legislature.

19, Apr, 2024

Labor Legislative Update: Pro-Labor Bills Head to Governor's Desk

Below is a State Legislative update and recap on where things stand. Next week's Maine Labor News will include a deeper dive into the Supplemental budget that passed this week.

Labor Legislative Priorities on the Governor's Desk

19, Apr, 2024

Maine Takes Step Forward with Passage of Port Permitting Legislation

The Maine Legislature this week enacted an important measure that will allow the extensive state and federal permitting process to begin for a port to serve a new offshore wind industry for Maine and the Northeast.

19, Apr, 2024

Carpenters Union Holds Anti-Tax Fraud Demonstration on Tax Day in Topsham

Members of Carpenters Union Locals 349 and 352 held a demonstration at the Topsham Fair Mall on Monday to draw attention to the $8.5 billion a year in tax fraud committed by disreputable contractors.

19, Apr, 2024