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Legislators, Golden, Pingree Have Stood Up for Workers, Now It’s Time to Stand with Them

Sometimes politicians make symbolic gestures to labor to get their votes at election time, but then forget about them after the election.

04, Nov, 2022

Largest Union at BIW, Endorses Jared Golden for Reelection

Shipbuilders with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAMAW) Local S6 have voted to endorse Congressman Jared Golden for re-election.

04, Nov, 2022

Firefighters Endorse Jared Golden, Praise His Support for Essential Firefighter Programs

The Professional Firefighters of Maine announced their endorsement of Congressman Jared Golden in Bangor on Thursday. Firefighters praised Golden for his work over the past four years supporting issues impacting emergency responders in Washington.

04, Nov, 2022

Vote Now on the Next Selection for Our Labor Reading Group

The Maine AFL-CIO Reading Group gathers regularly (via Zoom) for an hour each month to discuss a book (or articles) chosen by the members themselves. We’re a lively, welcoming, low-pressure bunch.

04, Nov, 2022

WATCH: A Video Retrospective of the Life & Career of past Maine AFL-CIO President, Brother Eddie Gorham

04, Nov, 2022

A Record Number of IBEW Apprentices Working in the Field Installing Solar

IBEW Locals 567 and 1253 are putting a record number of electrical apprentices to work in the field as Maine’s boom in solar power installations and construction continues. Currently, the two locals have a combined total of more than 200 apprentices working on various projects.

04, Nov, 2022