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UMaine Grad Workers to Hold Fair Contract Rally — Thurs. April 24

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Senator Collins Calls on President Trump to Restore Federal Workers' Collective Bargaining Rights

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Maine AFL-CIO Demands Sheetmetal (SMART) Local 100 Union Member Be Brought Home from El Salvadoran Prison

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Over 100 Union Members Attend Summer Institute, Join Direct Action with Grad Workers

PHOTO: Union members rally with UMaine Graduate Workers outside the Chancellor's office.

09, Aug, 2024

Union Leaders Meet with Transportation Secretary Buttigieg to Discuss Labor Standards on DOT Grants and Projects

PHOTO: From left to right - Maine Building & Construction Trades Council President Jason Shedlock, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg & Maine Labor Climate Council Executive Director Francis Eanes.

09, Aug, 2024

AFL-CIO Strongly Supports Tim Walz for Vice President

Following Vice President Kamala Harris’ selection of Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate this week, the AFL-CIO announced its enthusiastic support for the Harris–Walz ticket.

09, Aug, 2024

Tell UMaine to Save Family Housing for Student Workers

PHOTO: UMaine Grad Worker Derek Demello gives talk about proposed closure of University Park on Aug. 2 at Labor Summer Institute.

09, Aug, 2024

APALA Executive Director Discusses Combating Anti-Asian Hate From New Home in Maine

We are pleased to welcome Sandra Engle, a retired UAW organizer and current Executive Director of the Asia Pacific American Labor Alliance (APALA), to her new home here in Maine.

09, Aug, 2024

Union Officials Call on South Portland City Councilors to Ban Remote Controlled Trains Carrying Hazardous Materials

Rail union leaders are asking South Portland City Councilors to consider passing an ordinance banning remote control locomotives from moving hazardous materials on tracks that connect with those carrying Amtrak passenger service.

09, Aug, 2024