employment

Published
February 25, 2017

Labor secretary must be energetic, principled voice for working people

The labor secretary should possess the experience and temperament to stand up for the good of workers.
Published
February 21, 2017

Our View: Maine workforce shortages require complete focus

It's not just nurses: There are challenges in every profession as baby boomers age.
Published
February 10, 2017

Labor secretary pick Andrew Puzder doesn’t support working families

Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King should vote against his confirmation to this Cabinet position.
Published
January 28, 2017

Father getting laid off motivates daughter to be successful

My dad is a lot happier today with his new job, and I have become a lot more independent.
Published
January 26, 2017

Our View: Maine Sen. King’s plan for child care targets the right parents

When the annual cost of day care is more than the price of a year in college, people need help.
Published
January 24, 2017

Philadelphia bans employers from asking about salary history

Comcast sees the bill as overreach; supporters see it as a step toward closing the gender wage gap.
Published
January 17, 2017

Lowe’s layoff could affect as many as 20 Maine workers

Jobs for some at 10 stores in Maine are in jeopardy as the home improvement retailer plans to cut 2,400 full-time positions nationwide.
Published
January 14, 2017

Retail ‘skill gap’ spurs entry-level training program

As more people shop online, stores say they need workers who come in with more knowledge and can offer better service.
Published
January 13, 2017

Performance reviews are making us cry, but we might not like the cure

The crux of the problem: People are awful at both giving and getting criticism.
Published
January 12, 2017

Pay gap between college, high school grads wider than ever

The income disparity is now at 56% and the impact goes beyond income, affecting home ownership, marriage, mobility and even how people vote.

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