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Published
December 7, 2016

LePage urges lawmakers to alter voter initiatives on minimum wage and tax surcharge

The governor makes the remarks before administering the oath of office to the newly elected members of the 128th Legislature.
Published
November 29, 2016

Dozens across U.S. arrested as protesters seek $15-per-hour wage

On a declared national day of action to boost the minimum wage, workers in many cities rallied to block busy intersections.
Published
November 23, 2016

Maine group starts petition to exempt tipped workers from new minimum wage rule

The Restaurant Workers of Maine wants to show lawmakers that there is support for amending the recently passed referendum that increases wages.
Published
November 21, 2016

Chicago O’Hare airport workers will go on strike

The action is planned to coordinate with Fight for $15 campaign's day of disruption on Nov. 29.
Published
November 10, 2016

New Trump administration could have broad impact on Maine

The president-elect's positions have changed often, but could alter how Maine approaches issues such as health care insurance, education standards, energy policy, cross-border trade, immigration and more.

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Published
November 9, 2016

Business leaders will ask Maine lawmakers to modify minimum wage increase

Representatives of the restaurant and retail industries say rules for tipped workers and inflation-based increases would hurt small businesses.
Published
October 29, 2016

Some servers in central Maine fear losing tips under Question 4

Many at smaller restaurants fear lower take-home pay even with a higher base pay.
Published
October 24, 2016

Maine Voices: For these restaurateurs, raising minimum wage is the decent thing to do

The boost to $12 by 2020 would put restaurants on an even playing field.
Published
October 14, 2016

LePage likens advocacy of minimum wage increase to ‘attempted murder’

The governor reaffirms his statement that two advocates of the increase should be jailed because he believes the effect on senior citizens would push them 'to the brink of survival.'
Published
September 28, 2016

Poll shows 6 out of 10 Mainers back $12 minimum wage by 2020

The support for a gradual statewide increase comes even though a majority of likely voters say it would hurt small businesses, much like the 28 percent who oppose Question 4.