Union workers in northern New England voted last month to authorize a strike if they did not reach an agreement with the company by Saturday night.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Mistreated Maine workers need more paths to justice
A bill passed by the Legislature would provide a shot at relief to employees who’ve been boxed in by their employers.
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Posted inPortland Forecaster
Portland’s tourism industry ‘making do’ with smaller staffs
Despite an uptick in bookings and reservations, hotels and restaurants are finding it a challenge to operate at pre-pandemic levels due to a shortage of workers.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Employees deserve their day in court
I got fired for trying to protect workers from COVID-19, and forced arbitration meant I couldn’t do anything about it. L.D. 1711 would help fix that.
Posted inBusiness, Food
Dine Out Maine: What to expect when you’re expecting (to visit Maine)
Restaurant people set expectations for diners this summer: In sum, be kind.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Job openings surge to a record high 8.12 million
The number of vacancies exceeded hires by more than 2 million, the largest gap on record and evidence of current hiring challenges.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Hiring picks up in Maine, but jobless rate stays flat at 4.8%
Maine employers added more than 4,000 jobs in March, but the statewide unemployment rate was unchanged from February.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: India should join the race to net zero
The nation is on track to meet its existing climate commitments, but it needs to do more.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Policies to support Maine children, families should be supported by equity and data
The 2021 Maine KIDS COUNT Data Book reveals positive trends as well as key areas of concern.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Maine’s ocean wind industry arrives at the right time
As agreements with unions to hire workers are nailed down, regional demand for clean energy is taking off.