employment

Published
September 3, 2022

Marty Walsh: Actually, America’s workforce is stronger than ever

We shouldn’t emerge from the pandemic with a soured view of our national work ethic, the U.S. labor secretary says.
Published
July 17, 2022

Teens surge into Maine’s workforce

The number of 14- and 15-year-olds getting work permits is on track to set a new record this year as a new cohort of young Mainers rush to fill gaps in the state's workforce.
Published
June 26, 2022

On a farm in Cape Elizabeth, two families have cultivated a joint history

The Maxwells have been farming the land, now known for its strawberries, for nine generations. The Rodriguezes have joined them for the last three.
Published
June 22, 2022

The Wrap: Strapped for staff, Cafe Miranda in Rockland and Parker’s Restaurant forced to close for good

The 2 restaurants have served loyal customers for 3 decades. Also, Goodfire Brewing hopes to open a new location in Freeport by summer's end, the Whoopie Pie Festival returns and Ales for Tails is set for Sunday.
Published
June 8, 2022

‘Great resignation’ reaches White House with staff turnover

Not even the White House is immune from the economic trend that's been called the 'great resignation' as employers struggle to fill vacancies and workers jump to new jobs at record rates.
Published
May 9, 2022

Did the pandemic prompt you to retire or change careers? Tell us about it.
Published
April 20, 2022

Maine unemployment drops as total jobs nearly reach pre-pandemic level

Maine employers added about 3,400 jobs a month since January, driving the unemployment rate to its lowest point in two years.
Published
March 4, 2022

Strong job growth in February points to COVID’s fading grip on economy

Employers added a robust 678,000 jobs, the largest monthly total since July, and the unemployment rate dropped to 3.8% from 4% in January.
Published
December 28, 2021

Commentary: Deaths point up lack of awareness of the right to refuse dangerous work

OSHA must make workers’ rights clear on mandatory workplace posters.
Published
December 19, 2021

The Maine Millennial: Caught in the act of being ‘unprofessional’

When workplace standards are always changing, who gets to decide what’s out of bounds?