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Debate Schedule for Maine Senate & Congressional Races

U.S. Senate Debates Oct. 13 at 7pm - Sen. Susan Collins (R) and Troy Jackson (D) on WABI/WAGM - streaming at https://www.youtube.com/@wabi-tv5 Oct. 15 at 8pm - Sen. Susan Collins (R) and Troy Jackson (D) hosted by NEWS Center Maine, Portland Press Herald & Maine Public with live audience at Gracie
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State Minimum Wage to Increase to $13.80 on January 1, 2023

State Minimum Wage to Increase to $13.80 on January 1, 2023

Maine’s minimum wage will increase to $13.80 to keep up with the cost of living on January 1, thanks to a voter approved referendum passed in 2016. The adjustment will boost wages for up to 147,000 working Mainers, according to the Maine Center for Economic Policy (MECEP).

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Maine Med nurses vote overwhelmingly to ratify first union contract

Maine Med nurses vote overwhelmingly to ratify first union contract

Registered nurses at Maine Medical Center have ratified their first-ever union contract that will provide patient care protections and strong standards to improve retention and recruitment.  Voting on the three-year agreement took place Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 21 and 22.

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Former National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Chair Calls Chipotle’s Union Busting in Maine “Devastating” & Diabolical” at Congressional Hearing

Former National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Chair Calls Chipotle’s Union Busting in Maine “Devastating” & Diabolical” at Congressional Hearing

Members of Congress discussed illegal anti-union activity by companies in Maine on Wednesday as part of a House Committee on Education & Labor 

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Maine AFL-CIO Student Intern Katie Schools: “My whole life experience led me to the Labor Movement”

Maine AFL-CIO Student Intern Katie Schools: “My whole life experience led me to the Labor Movement”

This past May, University of Southern Maine student Katie Schools joined the Maine AFL-CIO as a student intern. A senior at USM, Katie’s internship is through the University’s Food Studies Program and her research is focused on the conditions of food service workers.

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Workers Discuss Organizing Victories & Challenges at Labor Day Events

Workers Discuss Organizing Victories & Challenges at Labor Day Events

Last week, union members and friends across Maine enjoyed a Labor Day with great food and inspiring speeches at events in Portland, Winslow and Brewer, sponsored by the Southern Maine Labor Council, Central Maine Labor Council, Eastern Maine Labor Council and Food AND Medicine. 

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