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Published
June 11, 2021

Maine Voices: Employees deserve their day in court

I got fired for trying to protect workers from COVID-19, and forced arbitration meant I couldn’t do anything about it. L.D. 1711 would help fix that.
Published
May 23, 2021

Dine Out Maine: What to expect when you’re expecting (to visit Maine)

Restaurant people set expectations for diners this summer: In sum, be kind.
Published
May 11, 2021

Job openings surge to a record high 8.12 million

The number of vacancies exceeded hires by more than 2 million, the largest gap on record and evidence of current hiring challenges.
Published
April 16, 2021

Hiring picks up in Maine, but jobless rate stays flat at 4.8%

Maine employers added more than 4,000 jobs in March, but the statewide unemployment rate was unchanged from February.
Published
April 10, 2021

Another View: India should join the race to net zero

The nation is on track to meet its existing climate commitments, but it needs to do more.

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Published
April 9, 2021

Commentary: Policies to support Maine children, families should be supported by equity and data

The 2021 Maine KIDS COUNT Data Book reveals positive trends as well as key areas of concern.
Published
April 8, 2021

Our View: Maine’s ocean wind industry arrives at the right time

As agreements with unions to hire workers are nailed down, regional demand for clean energy is taking off.
Published
April 7, 2021

Our View: Remote work makes for healthier planet, happier employees

Working from home is one aspect of the COVID era that should outlive the pandemic.
Published
November 22, 2020

The Maine Millennial: It’s not fancy coffee that’s holding millennials back

The first generation of Americans that will be less well off than their parents may have to delay gratification forever.
Published
November 7, 2020

Another View: Big Tech gets a roadmap on how to write its own labor laws

A just-approved California measure should spur other states to weigh how to protect gig workers without sacrificing the flexibility they want.