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Earlier this week, we learned that Bangor firefighter Jake Madden tragically took his own life after suffering with work-related PTSD. Known as a dedicated firefighter and family man, Madden leaves behind his fiancée, Erica, and children Logan, Willow and Salem.

Our thoughts are with the loved ones of Nathan Belanger (IBEW 567), who passed away recently. Brother Belanger was a good and active union man who was loved by his friends, family and coworkers.

We send our condolences to the family of Peter Anthony Cloutier (IBEW 2327), 76, of South Portland, who died unexpectedly on April 19, 2023 at the family farm on Fickett Street.

This 2023 edition of Death on the Job: The Toll of Neglect marks the 32nd year the AFL-CIO has produced a report on the state of safety and health protections for America’s workers.

Julie Su’s record speaks for itself. As a young attorney representing trafficked Thai garment workers outside of Los Angeles, she won $4 million in stolen wages. Her case set a huge precedent, and that was just the beginning of a storied career.

The US Postal Service (USPS) has decided to boost wages and benefits for certain mail carriers working out of its Portland post office in an effort to address an abysmal staffing shortage that has delayed mail and forced overworked postal employees to work gruelingly long hours.