Labor Day gatherings in Wayne and Auburn were some of several in Maine and across the country.
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Posted inBusiness, News
Labor Day weekend traffic on Maine Turnpike up slightly from 2023
Friday was the busiest day of the holiday weekend, the Maine Turnpike Authority said.
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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Opinion: Listen to workers, craft effective labor policies
Every generation must continue to assess the workplace challenges of the day and find solutions to meet the need.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Central Maine Labor Council hosts lunch in Skowhegan to celebrate Labor Day weekend
The event was organized to support two local labor unions now in contract negotiations with their employers.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Turnpike traffic expected to be heavy this Labor Day weekend
Traffic on the Maine Turnpike was up about 5% through July 31, and other signs point to a strong tourist season this year.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News, Politics
Biden celebrates unions and job creation during a Philadelphia Labor Day appearance
The president spoke about how the economy is recovering from the pandemic and what his administration has done to pay for infrastructure improvements.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Why are we still so freaked out by organized labor?
Americans cling to tired old stereotypes of unions at their peril.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Maine labor historian fought against forgetting
The late Charles Scontras reminded us how we all benefit from the victories of ordinary people who took on the rich and powerful.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Labor Day rally calls attention to need for aid during pandemic
In Portland, labor leaders and workers call for legislation to protect workers, assist state and local governments, and boost unemployment benefits for struggling Mainers.
Posted inThe Maine Forecast
Another warm, humid, generally dry week in Maine
Oh, you thought summer was over? The forecast says not so fast.