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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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Committee Votes Unanimously to Advance Bill to Support State & Federal Workers During Government Shutdowns

The Legislature's Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services Committee has voted unanimously, 12-0, to endorse a bill that would provide temporary financial support for state and federal employees during government shutdowns.

28, Apr, 2025

Maine AFL-CIO Opposes Bills to Weaken Paid Family Leave Law

PHOTO: Senate President Mattie Daughtry (D-Cumberland) and House Speaker Ryan Fecteau speaking out against efforts to weaken and repeal Maine's paid family and medical leave law. Photo courtesy of Maine People's Alliance.

28, Apr, 2025

Labor Committee Votes to Advance Bill to Expand Farmworker Rights

The Legislature’s Labor Committee voted 6-4 on party lines last week to advance a bill to expand rights to farmworkers in Maine.

28, Apr, 2025

Labor Committee Endorses Retirement Security Legislation for Mental Health Crisis Workers

PHOTO: Riverview workers at the State House in 2016 to call on the Legislature to fix understaffing.

28, Apr, 2025

Firefighters Back Bill to Give Federal Firefighters Preference in Hiring for Municipal Positions

PHOTO: Federal firefighter Kyle Moser testifies in support of LD 1105.

28, Apr, 2025

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

University of Maine Graduate Workers (UMGWU-UAW) have been bargaining for over 500 days and still don't have a contract. This is way too long to wait for the justice they deserve in the workplace.

18, Apr, 2025