AUGUSTA
Maine Republicans are making another push to pass so-called right-to-work legislation, but even Gov. Paul LePage acknowledges that the effort faces tough odds.
LePage said on WVOMAM Monday he doesn’t “hold a lot of hope” the Legislature will approve the law that bars employers from requiring employees to join a union or pay dues as a condition of employment. LePage said “in order to win battles, you have to have courage,” but he doesn’t see that in this Legislature.
The governor’s administration told the Labor, Research and Economic Development Committee Monday that the law would help attract businesses to Maine and spur economic growth.
But opponents said the move would undermine workers’ ability to bargain and drive down wages.
Efforts to pass the law in Maine have failed repeatedly.
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