Union representing state employees files complaint alleging labor law violations

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Published
March 3, 2023

Union representing state employees files complaint alleging labor law violations

The Maine Service Employees Association says the state has refused to negotiate unless the union agrees to limits on the size of its bargaining team and on whether other members can observe negotiations.
Published
February 16, 2023

Group says Tesla workers were fired after union push at NY plant

Several employees at a Tesla factory in Buffalo, New York, have been fired after launching union organizing efforts two days ago, according to Tesla Workers United.
Published
January 10, 2023

As Starbucks unionizing slows, some strike, others skeptical

Labor organizers say Starbucks has chilled the effort with hard-nosed tactics, including firing pro-union workers and closing unionized stores.
Published
December 2, 2022

Jared Golden off the rails again in opposing Biden’s plea for labor deal

The Lewiston Democrat said imposing railroad pact by legislation was 'premature.'
Published
November 28, 2022

Maine author Monica Wood supports strike at HarperCollins, refuses to work on forthcoming novel

The Portland writer is represented by a publisher owned by HarperCollins, which is facing mounting pressure from unionized workers, including her editor, who walked off the job on Nov. 10.
Published
November 4, 2022

Augusta’s closed Chipotle may be forced to reopen, but only some former workers say they’d come back

Employees who suddenly lost their jobs when they tried to make Augusta the first Chipotle location in the country to unionize are split on returning if a judge rules the restaurant must reopen because of alleged labor law violations.
Published
October 2, 2022

Proposal to open Chipotle Mexican Grill in Waterville follows closure in Augusta

The Augusta Chipotle closed in July after workers sought to form a union, and company officials said they were unable to adequately staff the restaurant.
Published
September 25, 2022

Maine companies turn to automation as labor shortage persists

Automating functions isn't always aimed at reducing staff, but it helps when human workers are harder to find.
Published
September 15, 2022

Maine Med, nurses reach contract agreement with 15% wage increases over 3 years

The tentative agreement will be voted on next week and is the first contract negotiated by the nurses union since it was formed last year.
Published
August 17, 2022

Portland Starbucks workers hope union push will lead to pay increases

The high cost of living in Portland makes it difficult for workers to get by on only their Starbucks pay, according to baristas at the Old Port location.