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Employment

Published
November 14, 2016

Maine Voices: We ought to prepare high school students for the reality of the future

To avoid shortchanging our young people, today's educators must anticipate changes over the next half-century.
Published
October 20, 2016

U.S. claims for unemployment benefits at highest level in 5 weeks

The number of Americans collecting unemployment checks remains 6% down from a year ago.
Published
October 10, 2016

‘Gig’ jobs gaining as share of workforce, study finds

In the U.S., young people are the most likely to be independent workers.
Published
September 15, 2016

Maine Voices: Review Trump’s economic ideas, then ask, ‘Will they do what’s needed?’

A comparison with Hillary Clinton's proposals shows that your vote this fall will affect your financial future.
Published
September 12, 2016

Demand for health care workers in Maine is expected to continue surging

That field and other care facilities can expect 7,900 openings by 2024 at the same time the labor force is shrinking, the state says.

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Published
August 31, 2016

The hiring blues: A cure could demand modern methods

Approaches that worked during the Great Recession don't suit the times now, but some business owners resist.
Published
August 5, 2016

Letter to the editor: Do more to hire, keep young Mainers in the state

I am writing after reading the article in this morning’s regarding the recruitment effort for out of state visitors, encouraging them to relocate to Maine and take skilled jobs. While the effort at recruiting people to live in Maine is admirable, given that our population has been stagnant over the past 10-20 years, I believe […]
Published
July 17, 2016

Michelle Singletary: Summer job, lifetime lessons

What to do financially when teens start working.
Published
July 7, 2016

Commentary: As technological revolution slashes jobs, federal policies aren’t helping

Better trade agreements and skills-based education are sorely needed to stem the tide of robotics.
Published
May 29, 2016

Our View: Forced part-time work a growing economic reality

As the percentage of Mainers in retail and other service jobs increases, state programs should adapt.