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Published
December 4, 2023

Maine’s labor movement sees big shift from small unions

Although the total number of unionized workers in Maine is historically low, there is a trend afoot among workers who feel emboldened, and that could lead to more unionization efforts.
Published
November 13, 2023

New rule would make it easier for millions of American workers to unionize – but businesses are pushing back

Critics say the new rule is an overreach by the labor-friendly Biden administration that undermines independent business owners.
Published
November 10, 2023

Striking workers at Woodland Pulp qualify for unemployment

The Maine Bureau of Unemployment Compensation has awarded 80 striking workers at Woodland Pulp eligibility for unemployment benefits after the paper mill hired temporary workers to fill the empty positions.
Published
October 12, 2023

Hollywood studios break off strike talks with actors, who slam ‘bullying tactics’

The studios announced that they had suspended contract negotiations, saying the gap between the two sides was too great to make continuing worth it.
Published
October 9, 2023

Workers at Mack Trucks reject contract and join thousands of UAW members already on strike

The United Auto Workers said 4,000 unionized workers walked out at 7 a.m., adding to labor turmoil in the industry that has ensnared all three big Detroit automakers.

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Published
October 8, 2023

Commentary: Courting workers in Michigan, Biden and Trump wage separate wars

In the war between labor and capital, there are no angels. There are, of course, sides.
Published
October 6, 2023

Baileyville mill workers intend to strike

Workers say management has not been bargaining in good faith and filed a complaint with the National Labor Relations Board.
Published
September 24, 2023

Tentative deal reached to end Hollywood writers strike; no deal yet for actors

After nearly five months, Writers Guild of America leaders and Hollywood studios reached a tentative agreement Sunday to end a historic screenwriters strike.
Published
September 14, 2023

With UAW poised to strike, White House prepares emergency aid for suppliers

UAW workers are expected to strike at some factories owned by Ford, General Motors and Stellantis. The White House is preparing an aid package.
Published
September 14, 2023

United Auto Workers strike against all Big Three automakers for first time in history

About 13,000 U.S. auto workers at some factories owned by Ford, General Motors and Stellantis have stopped making vehicles and headed for the picket lines.