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RNs at Two Aroostook County Hospitals Authorize Bargaining Teams to Call a Strike

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Author Ron Currie Discusses Labor, Franco Americans & His New Novel

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Maine AFL-CIO Biennial Convention — Oct. 23-24

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Golden Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Repeal President Trump’s Order Abolishing Collective Bargaining for Federal Workers

WASHINGTON — Congressmen Jared Golden (ME-02) and Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) on Tuesday introduced the Protect America’s Workforce Act, bipartisan legislation to nullify President Trump’s March 27 executive order seeking to end collective bargaining rights for unionized federal employees

04, Apr, 2025

Senator Angus King Calls Trump’s Executive Order Abolishing Collective Bargaining Rights “Inaccurate and illegal”

Sen. Angus King listens to concerns from Rep. Kilton Webb & federal workers last week.

04, Apr, 2025

Federal Employees Back Bill to Support Public Sector Workers During Government Shutdowns; Public Hearing Tues. April 8

Metal Trades Council President Alana Schaeffer speaks in favor of LD 874 last week.

04, Apr, 2025

Meet Bangor Professional Firefighters President Jeremiah Titus

PHOTO: IAFF 772 President Jeremiah Titus with Past President Jared Willey.

04, Apr, 2025

AFL-CIO President Statement on President's Tariffs

AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler issued the following statement on President Trump’s announcement of new tariffs:

04, Apr, 2025

Mount Desert Island Hospital Nurses Organize Meeting Sharing Frustrations Over Obstetrics Closure

On Sunday, union nurses with Mount Desert Island Hospital (MDIH) held a community meeting to protest the decision by CEO Chrissi Maguire to close the hospital’s obstetrics (OB) department on July 1.

04, Apr, 2025