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Join Us for May Day Rallies in Portland and Bangor - May 1st

On May 1, Workers will be holding rallies in Bangor and Portland as part of International Workers' Day, also known as May Day. May Day is a global celebration of the working class that commemorates the struggles and achievements of the labor movement. The day is a time to honor workers'
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One Year in: ARPA Has Guaranteed Pensions & Helped Workers Bargain for Better Wages & Working Conditions

One Year in: ARPA Has Guaranteed Pensions & Helped Workers Bargain for Better Wages & Working Conditions

It’s been a year since the labor-backed American Rescue

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Committee Advances Bill to Create Good Union Jobs in Renewable Energy jobs

Committee Advances Bill to Create Good Union Jobs in Renewable Energy jobs

The Maine Legislature’s Labor and Housing Committee voted 8 to 3 on Wednesday to recommend passage of LD 1969, which will create good quality clean energy jobs and advance equity in the renewable energy industry. The bill faces further votes in the Maine House and Senate.

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UMaine Part-Time Faculty Secure Raises & Better Working Conditions in TA

UMaine Part-Time Faculty Secure Raises & Better Working Conditions in TA

The Part-time Faculty Association of Maine (PATFA-AFT 4593) has reached a tentative agreement on a new contract with the University of Maine System that increases wages and improves working conditions. PATFA represents about 2,000 part-time faculty members in the UMaine System.

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