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May Day, celebrated on May 1, is important both as a traditional spring festival and as a global day honoring workers’ rights and labor movements.

Members of Teamsters Local 340 who work for the Portland Water District are calling for more regulation on the use of A.I. and automation to protect public health and safety.

It’s that time of year again!

Early voting for June 9 primaries in Maine begins on May 11! Maine voters will be voting to nominate candidates for US Senate, Governor and Congress. In the U.S. Senate race, Governor Janet Mills, Graham Platner and David Costello are on the ballot.

Last Friday, Carpenters Local 349 & 352 held their annual Tax Fraud Day demonstration at Thompson's Point in Portland. Gubernatorial candidate Troy Jackson was there to show his support for the workers.

Last week, Governor Janet Mills signed a supplemental budget that will make childcare more affordable while ensuring the very wealthy pay their fair share. The new supplemental budget includes: