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On Wednesday, Maine Senator Susan Collins joined with almost all of her Republican colleagues to vote against the confirmation of pro-labor National Labor Relations Board nominee Lauren McFerran. The final vote was 49 in favor and 50 against.

PHOTO: WGME workers at an informational picket on Monday. Photo by IBEW 1837.

From left to right: Jasmine Thompson & Kim Tobias (IBEW 1253) &  Jenna Schaab, Riley Migneault, Shantelle Jackson, Jamie Siraco, Meghan Murphy, Máire Lenihan (IBEW 567).

Congratulations to school staff at MSAD 49 who have just ratified their first contract covering school secretaries, bus drivers, custodians, mechanics, food services, maintenance and other support services. MSAD 49 comprises the towns of the towns of Fairfield, Albion, Benton and Clinton.

Last week, a group of Maine Machinists Union members joined

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