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AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler

We are excited to announce the launch of Union Pathways of Maine, a new pilot program to introduce job seekers to a wide range of Union careers, support them through the application process, and educate them about the benefits and responsibilities of union membership!

After years of preparation and planning, the Bucksport Paper Mill Museum held a Grand Opening event on Sunday, October 12, at 4 Mariner Way, Bucksport.

Nearly 50 Maine Trust for Local News workers won their election Monday to form a union with the News Guild of Maine Local 31128 of the News Guild-Communications Workers of America. The union won a landslide victory of 34-1 out of 49 eligible votes.

On Tuesday, a majority of faculty at Thomas College voted to unionize with the Maine Education Association (MEA), marking a significant step forward in their efforts to strengthen faculty voice and collaboration.

On Wednesday, nearly 750,000 workers nationwide will be locked out, put on leave (furloughed) or forced to work without pay due to the Trump administration’s stubborn refusal to address the mounting health care crisis and fund the government.