labor
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PublishedJune 2, 2023
Employers added 339,000 jobs in May, strong growth that defied headwinds
The unemployment rate rose to 3.7%, with nearly half a million more unemployed workers in May.
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PublishedMarch 29, 2023
Our View: Win for workers at Augusta Chipotle should only be the start
Stronger labor laws and more regulatory power would help employees across the country stand up for their rights.
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PublishedMarch 23, 2023
Bates College workers reject proposed union
National Labor Relations Board staffers who counted the ballots said 254 voted against the union while 186 favored it.
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PublishedMarch 20, 2023
Union ballots at Bates College will be counted soon
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PublishedFebruary 12, 2023
Commentary: Caregivers deserve better from Maine Med management
The unannounced removal of certain forms of paid leave is extremely discouraging for a union willing to bargain in good faith.
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PublishedDecember 13, 2022
New penalties for companies that illegally fire workers who unionize
In a big win for labor unions, the National Labor Relations Board ruled to expand fees to include covering expenses such as late fees and lost housing for employees illegally fired, demoted, or retaliated against.
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PublishedOctober 27, 2022
Fairfield firefighters’ union, town officials clash over paycheck deduction
Teamsters Local Union No. 340, representing eight Fairfield firefighters, says the town deducted money from their paychecks following a dispute over federal American Rescue Plan Act money.
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PublishedSeptember 27, 2022
Our View: Robots may not be coming for your job – but they are coming
While it’s good that we’re a lot less scared about automation leaving us unemployed, we still have to be ready for it.
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PublishedSeptember 15, 2022
Maine Med, nurses reach contract agreement with 15% wage increases over 3 years
The tentative agreement will be voted on next week and is the first contract negotiated by the nurses union since it was formed last year.
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PublishedSeptember 3, 2022
Commentary: In gubernatorial race, it’s Mills: 59; LePage: 23
The Maine State Building & Construction Trades Council and our 20 labor unions unanimously endorse Gov. Mills for a second term. Here's why.
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