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PublishedDecember 14, 2023
Older workers are a growing share of the American workforce
The share of older Americans who are working has doubled in the past 35 years, a new report finds. They're also working longer hours and earning higher wages.
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PublishedNovember 29, 2023
UAW announces drive to organize Toyota, Tesla and a dozen other automakers
United Auto Workers launches a campaign to expand on labor success, with a new website where workers record their interest in joining the union.
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PublishedNovember 13, 2023
Seasonal worker visas expected to double, boosting Maine’s hospitality industry
U.S. Sens. Angus King and Susan Collins say they've worked with federal officials to secure over 64,000 additional H2-B visas to help businesses struggling with workforce shortages.
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PublishedSeptember 11, 2023
Mills administration seeks mediator to resolve contract dispute with state workers
The Mills administration says the executive branch of state government and its larger labor union remain 'hundreds of millions of dollars apart' after months of negotiations.
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PublishedSeptember 10, 2023
The Maine Millennial: The working class is defined by more than work
Let’s go back to basics on a concept that shouldn’t be as muddied as it is.
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PublishedAugust 23, 2023
Dollar Tree settles on plan to address safety violations in Maine, nationwide
OSHA will require the company to pay $1.35 million for penalties and to make sweeping, systematic changes to address issues commonly found at stores in Maine and across the U.S.
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PublishedAugust 14, 2023
MaineHealth Care at Home backs decision to fire nurses, despite staff’s no-confidence vote
Amid what they consider union tactics and misrepresentations, MaineHealth Care at Home is upholding a decision to fire two longtime nurses. The disciplinary action prompted a no-confidence vote by staff.
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PublishedAugust 11, 2023
Labor center launches with goal of teaching, protecting workers’ rights
The Charles Scontras Center for Labor and Community Education, set to open at USM this fall, will offer free classes and workshops for community members who want to learn about labor history and how to organize and lead a union.
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PublishedAugust 8, 2023
More teen workers in Maine are getting hurt on the job
Maine's Department of Labor says Maine's tight labor market is pushing more businesses to hire teens, partly accounting for an increase in workplace violations that have included injuries.
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PublishedAugust 8, 2023
Harris will announce a new rule that raises worker pay on federal construction projects
The decision to update the New Deal-era Davis-Bacon Act caps off months of debate among experts about how best to mandate union requirements for federal funds.
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