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Labor History: Portland Firefighters Win Two Platoon System

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AFL-CIO Applauds Supreme Court Decision Upholding Birthright Citizenship

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Labor Reading Group Taking Nominations for Next Reading Selection

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Unions Back Bill to Fix Loan Program for Workers Impacted By State & Federal Government Shutdowns

State and federal employee unions are backing legislation that would improve a

02, Feb, 2026

AFSCME Members Back Bill to Allow Mental Health Workers to Retire with Dignity

PHOTO: AFSCME 2089 in Augusta to support LD 2067 last week.

02, Feb, 2026

Maine AFL-CIO Statement on Escalating ICE Operations in Maine

Below is a statement from Maine AFL-CIO President Cynthia Phinney on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Agents escalating raids in Maine this week.

26, Jan, 2026

CSX to Lay Off Most Union Rail Employees at Waterville Facility

CSX Transportation workers at the Waterville Engine House and Back Shop.

26, Jan, 2026

EMMC Nurses & Community Members Hold Vigil for Patient Safety

Registered nurses at Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center (EMMC) held a vigil and rally outside the hospital last week to highlight their demands for patient safety.

26, Jan, 2026

Register Now for Labor Lobby Day – March 5

We highly encourage you to join workers from across the state for our annual Labor Lobby Day on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at the Governor Hill Mansion and Maine State House in Augusta. This is the perfect opportunity for workers from different backgrounds and unions to get together

26, Jan, 2026