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Published
May 8, 2024

Subsidized heat pump installation is driving growth of clean energy jobs in Maine

Maine's 'clean energy economy' accounted for 15,000 jobs at the end of 2022, posting stronger growth than the economy generally, according to a study commissioned by the Governor's Energy Office.
Published
May 6, 2024

Gov. Mills orders state to find ways to hire, retain more women in construction jobs

The order is intended to address a large gender gap in the construction industry and help the state combat a severe workforce shortage.
Published
May 3, 2024

Graduate workers’ union bemoans pace of negotiations with UMaine System

Six months into bargaining, administrators and the union have reached tentative agreements on just two of 22 contract issues.
Published
April 29, 2024

Parker Hannifin to halt Kittery operations by November, laying off 48 workers

The company, which manufactures an array of motion control technology, plans to move the work it does in Maine to plants in Michigan and Ohio, saying it's 'necessary to maintain our competitiveness in a challenging market.'
Published
April 26, 2024

Mills hopes money for Maine ‘co-working’ businesses will help bring, keep remote workers

Eleven communal office companies – including 6 in southern Maine – were awarded a total of $500,000 as part of the Maine Jobs and Recovery Plan.

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Published
April 26, 2024

Portland coffee company becomes first in Maine to ratify contract with labor union

Coffee By Design and baristas who are a part of Local 327 of the Laborers' International Union of North America have reached an agreement that includes 2 pay increases within a year.
Published
April 26, 2024

Maine made progress in wages and productivity, but still faces shrinking labor force

A report released Friday by the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development says the state has hit some of its 2030 targets but has fallen short of 'where we need to be.'
Published
April 24, 2024

Biden administration finalizes rule to grant overtime for millions more salaried workers

Starting July 1, employers will be required pay overtime to salaried workers who make less than $43,888 a year in certain executive, administrative and professional roles.
Published
April 19, 2024

Maine unemployment rate holds steady at 3.3%

The Maine Department of Labor reports little change in job market conditions in March, with non-farm jobs reaching the second-highest number on record.
Published
April 13, 2024

L.L.Bean to lay off customer service workers, reduce call line hours

A representative for the Freeport-based company said the decision comes in response to more shoppers placing orders online.