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Who: Registered nurses and technicians at Downeast Community Hospital

What: Two rallies for patient safety and a fair contract

When: Friday, Jan. 26, 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Saturday, Jan. 27, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m

The convention also featured several prominent guests including Senator Angus King, Senate President Troy Jackson, Maine Department of Labor Commissioner Laura Fortman, Maine Director of the Bureau of Labor Standards, Jason Moyer-Lee, and National Labor Relations Board General Counsel, Jennifer A

Last week, the Maine AFL-CIO held its Biennial Convention in Auburn after it was postponed in October due to the mass shooting in Lewiston. In addition to electing a new executive board, delegates from our roughly 200 affiliates elected a President and Vice President.

PHOTO: Jennifer Abruzzo

PHOTO: USW members at the Biennial Convention Awards Banquet

During the Biennial Convention’s Awards Banquet we heard moving tributes to union members who have gone above and beyond for their members and all workers in Maine.

IBEW 2144 member Dean Gilbert has officially retired after over 40 years working at the Rumford paper mill. Deano, as he is known to his friends and co-workers, is a dedicated union man who has long championed workers’ rights both inside and outside the mill.