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Anti-Labor Think Tank Unveils “Maine Project 2026:” Bust Unions, Eliminate Healthcare & Abolish Taxes on the Wealthy

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The Portland General Strike of 1946: Portland's Labor Movement Takes On City Manager James E. Barlow

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Report Finds Maine Health Spent Nearly $1 Million on Union Busting Consultants in 2021

14, Apr, 2023

NLRB Union Petitions Up 14%, Unfair Labor Practice Charges Continue to Rise

Workers across the US filed 1,200 petitions for union representation to the National Labor Relations Board between October 1 and March 31 of this year, marking a 14 percent increase over the same period last year, according to the NLRB.

14, Apr, 2023

Minor League Players, Including Portland Sea Dogs, Overwhelmingly Ratify Historic First Union Contract with Big Pay Increases, Housing & more

The Major League Baseball Players Association

06, Apr, 2023

Rochester Baristas Form First Starbucks Union in the New Hampshire

Baristas in Rochester, New Hampshire have become the first Starbucks workers in New Hampshire to file a petition to form a union. They are joining a nationwide movement.

06, Apr, 2023

Reserve Your Seat Now for WMLC's Annual Workers' Memorial Day Dinner, Sat., April 29

The Western Maine Labor Council will host its 17th Annual Workers' Memorial Day/May Day Dinner on Saturday, April 29th, at Marco’s Ristorante, 12 Mollison Way in Lewiston.

06, Apr, 2023

New Budget Passes, Plus Bills to Improve Disability for Public Employees & Attack on Unemployment Benefits

The Maine Legislature passed into law the first phase of its two-year budget last week. The continuing services budget provides funding for baseline services, including

06, Apr, 2023