Opposition to the move is based not on ‘histrionics,’ but on credible concern over the impact on service and revenue.
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After ‘the ball’ falls on New Year’s Eve, minimum wage goes up in 19 states
Low-paid workers in Maine and many other U.S. locations have an extra reason to cheer the start of 2017.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Augusta shouldn’t stand in the way of Maine minimum-wage hike
After years of failing to raise base pay, some now want to interfere with what the voters passed.
Posted inBusiness
New Maine law prompts Portland to amend its minimum wage ordinance
A City Council vote aligns the city threshold with the state’s while debate over tipped workers continues.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Awareness of tipped-wage issue might have tipped balance on Question 4 vote
Voters probably didn’t intend to triple tipped workers’ base pay. But that can be remedied.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
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.
Posted inBusiness
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.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
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.
Posted inNation & World
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.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
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.