A call by Reps. Pingree, Golden and 200 of their colleagues to investigate nurse staffing agencies could have unintended consequences.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Federal ruling on pay discrimination sends clear message
Maine has the right tools to address unequal wages, and it should not be afraid to use them.
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Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: We need to address burnout among Preble Street caseworkers
Mental exhaustion drives up turnover among staff and undermines the agency’s capacity to serve clients.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Pandemic points out need for better economic support for marginalized Mainers, report says
A report from the left-leaning Maine Center for Economic Policy found that women, people of color and front-line workers have been disproportionately harmed by the coronavirus pandemic.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: As an employer, the state of Maine must stop subsidizing low-wage work
The state should lead by example and start paying all state workers at least $15 an hour.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Maine’s job bonus offers a needed nudge to workers
The program announced this week is an unprecedented step for unprecedented economic times.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Tyson raising workers’ pay to keep up as demand for chicken takes flight
The company cites government stimulus payments, enhanced unemployment benefits, health concerns and lack of child care as factors for high absenteeism and worker turnover.