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Portland Starbucks Workers Hold Labor Day “Sip-In”

Union members joined Portland Starbucks workers, whom recently filed to form a union, in the Old Port for a “sip-in” on Labor Day. Several attendees from the Southern Maine Labor Council Breakfast showed up to support the Portland baristas as well as Biddeford Starbucks workers on strike.

08, Sep, 2022

Biddeford Starbucks Workers Launch One-Day Strike to Protest Illegal Union Busting

Baristas with Starbucks Workers United

08, Sep, 2022

Midcoast Sexual Assault Support Service Staff Forms Union

Staff at Sexual Assault Support

26, Aug, 2022

Overworked Madawaska Mill Workers (USW) Prepare for Battle

PHOTO: Josh Bernier, President of USW 1247

26, Aug, 2022

Maine Med Nurses Overwhelmingly Vote “Yes!” to Stay Union

Once again, Maine Medical Center nurses in Portland

26, Aug, 2022

Labor Day Events in Brewer, Winslow & Portland

Another Labor Day is nearly upon us and it's time to celebrate the true meaning of the holiday by renewing our pledges to fight for dignity, fair wages and the freedom to join a union. Please join us in the spirit of solidarity at Labor Day events in Portland, Winslow and Brewer!

25, Aug, 2022