The union accused the administration of ignoring a legislative mandate to update salary information in a 2020 study comparing state workers salaries with the private sector.
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Teachers strike in Boston suburb hits 8th day, with tensions fraying
The Newton Teachers Association, which is prohibited by law from striking and faces hefty fines, said it’s seeking living wages for all employees.
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Former Bath Iron Works pipefitter installed as new leader of international union
Brian Bryant was named president of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, which represents 4,250 Bath Iron Works employees.
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Gardiner gives raises to police officers amid staffing crunch
A new contract, which goes into effect on July 1, will give police officers an average pay increase of 16%.
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Maine’s labor movement sees big shift from small unions
Although the total number of unionized workers in Maine is historically low, there is a trend afoot among workers who feel emboldened, and that could lead to more unionization efforts.
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Unions accept contract offer, ending strike at Northern Maine pulp manufacturer
Workers at Woodland Pulp in Baileyville had walked off the job on Oct. 14.
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Union says 5 arrested at picket line of striking workers at eastern Maine pulp mill
Employees have been on strike at Woodland Pulp in Washington County since Oct. 14.
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Deal reached to end teachers strike in Massachusetts town
Classes in Andover, Mass. have been canceled since Thursday.
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New rule would make it easier for millions of American workers to unionize – but businesses are pushing back
Critics say the new rule is an overreach by the labor-friendly Biden administration that undermines independent business owners.
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Hyundai joins Toyota, Honda in hiking U.S. wages following UAW strike
Hyundai’s move comes as it pours billions into the U.S. market to build electric vehicles and expand its market share.