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PublishedApril 23, 2025
Maine’s new paid family leave law faces several efforts to hamstring program
The Legislature's labor committee on Wednesday aired more than a dozen bills that would amend, delay or outright repeal the 2023 law.
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PublishedJanuary 17, 2025
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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PublishedDecember 30, 2024
Maine’s minimum wage will get a boost Jan. 1
It will increase from $14.15 to $14.65 as contributions to the state's new paid family and medical leave program also kick in.
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PublishedDecember 26, 2024
Glenburn contractor faces $160K fine for failures that led to brother’s workplace death
The president of the construction company vowed to challenge the penalty, insisting the accident was '100% not our fault.'
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PublishedNovember 18, 2024
U.S. nearly doubles number of temporary work visas, giving hope to Maine hospitality industry
Maine's hotels and restaurants are always looking for available employees and will welcome the additional workers with H-2B visas, an industry spokeswoman said.
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PublishedOctober 14, 2024
Maine businesses recognize Indigenous Peoples Day in different ways
Five years after the state changed the October holiday from Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples Day, some businesses are giving workers the day off while others are trying to foster greater cultural awareness.
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PublishedOctober 8, 2024
Largest union at Sappi’s Skowhegan paper mill holds rally amid contentious contract negotiations
Members of United Steelworkers Local 4-9 recently voted to authorize a strike if needed amid ongoing contract negotiations, with forced overtime, health benefits and proposed changes to earned paid leave policies among their chief issues.
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PublishedOctober 6, 2024
Hannaford makes midlevel managers eligible for overtime, but some may see pay dip
They'll have to work 45 hours per week to earn the same salary they got for 40 as the company addresses a labor shortage.
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PublishedOctober 4, 2024
Update: Union at Sappi’s Somerset Mill in Skowhegan authorizes strike, plans rally
Members of United Steelworkers Local 4-9 voted Sept. 20 to authorize a strike and are a planning a rally for Tuesday, a news release said.
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PublishedOctober 2, 2024
Maine business group criticizes latest paid family leave rules, saying 30 days’ notice is not enough
Businesses with just a few workers would not easily adjust if a worker takes paid leave with little notice, the Maine State Chamber of Commerce said.
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