Organizers at the Waterville college say the move is a response to policy shifts by a new president that affect job expectations and academic offerings.
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Maine Trust for Local News workers vote to expand union
Nearly 50 employees, including reporters, photographers and advertising staff, join the News Guild of Maine after holding an election with the National Labor Relations Board.
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2 years in, Maine graduate student workers will rally for a contract
The union that includes students across the state’s university system is demonstrating over what they call a too-long negotiation process as they seek higher wages and better health care.
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Hundreds attend ‘Workers Over Billionaires’ rallies in Maine
Labor Day gatherings in Wayne and Auburn were some of several in Maine and across the country.
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Sappi machinists in Skowhegan reject contract offer, authorize strike
Fair wages and work-life balance are among the topics of negotiations IAM Local 2740 members and the company plan to revisit Tuesday, a union representative said.
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Waterville Starbucks workers file petition to unionize
Staff members at the Starbucks at Waterville Commons announced Thursday that they filed a petition with the National Labor Relations Board to form a union.
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Workers at Charlotte airport, an American Airlines hub, go on strike during Thanksgiving travel week
American Airlines says it doesn’t expect significant disruptions to flights. The Service Employees International Union is demanding higher wages; the strike is expected to last 24 hours.
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Maine organic farmers group formally recognizes union for its employees
Employees at the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association and MOFGA Certification Services put together the union and requested recognition in September.
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No end for Boeing strike as workers reject latest contract proposal
The strike has deprived the company of much-needed cash that it gets from delivering new planes to airlines.
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Carriers reach tentative contract with USPS to include pay raises, air-conditioned trucks
Letter carriers have been working without a new contract since their old one expired in May 2023.