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Penny Hill (AFSCME 1814) Becomes First Mental Health Worker to Retire Under New Special Retirement Plan

Penny Hill and Sally Nichols AFSME 1814 at the State House in Augusta.

07, Nov, 2025

Maine AFL-CIO Convention Hosts UAW Pres. Shawn Fain & Elects New Executive Board & Secretary Treasurer

PHOTO: Maine AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer John Perry IV (USW 900, center) and, from left, Executive Board members Dave Hebert (USW 291), Serina DeWolfe (AFT), Tom McCord (PATFA-AFT) and Chris Hodgdon (IBEW 2327) being sworn in last Friday.

30, Oct, 2025

An Afghani Refugee’s Journey from War to a Union Career in Maine

PHOTO: Elevator Constructors apprentice Besmillah Omarzai.

30, Oct, 2025

Labor Endorsed Candidates Running for Local Offices

PHOTO: Kittery Town Council candidate Alana Schaeffer, President of the Metal Trades Council.

30, Oct, 2025

Nurses from Maine Medical Center and Eastern Maine Medical Center Combine Forces for Patient Safety & Fair Contracts

RN Kelli Brennan speaks at a press conference in Augusta on Oct. 19.

30, Oct, 2025

Machinists Local S6 Wins Solidarity Award

Wherever there’s a labor struggle in Maine, the Machinists signal goes up and Local S6 is on the scene with picket signs, loudspeakers and often a grill for burgers and hotdogs.

30, Oct, 2025