employment

Published
October 21, 2021

Maine Voices: Our state has an untapped supply of potential new hires

Mainers with disabilities would love to work and are capable and productive yet often don’t get the chance to prove themselves.
Published
September 23, 2021

Inflation to push Maine’s minimum wage up to $12.75 in 2022

The lowest legal wage for most workers will go up 60 cents an hour, reflecting rising inflation and a competitive labor market.
Published
August 7, 2021

Negotiations continue as Consolidated Communications employees near end of contracts

Union workers in northern New England voted last month to authorize a strike if they did not reach an agreement with the company by Saturday night.
Published
July 9, 2021

Our View: Mistreated Maine workers need more paths to justice

A bill passed by the Legislature would provide a shot at relief to employees who’ve been boxed in by their employers.
Published
July 8, 2021

Portland’s tourism industry ‘making do’ with smaller staffs

Despite an uptick in bookings and reservations, hotels and restaurants are finding it a challenge to operate at pre-pandemic levels due to a shortage of workers.
Published
June 11, 2021

Maine Voices: Employees deserve their day in court

I got fired for trying to protect workers from COVID-19, and forced arbitration meant I couldn’t do anything about it. L.D. 1711 would help fix that.
Published
May 23, 2021

Dine Out Maine: What to expect when you’re expecting (to visit Maine)

Restaurant people set expectations for diners this summer: In sum, be kind.
Published
May 11, 2021

Job openings surge to a record high 8.12 million

The number of vacancies exceeded hires by more than 2 million, the largest gap on record and evidence of current hiring challenges.
Published
April 16, 2021

Hiring picks up in Maine, but jobless rate stays flat at 4.8%

Maine employers added more than 4,000 jobs in March, but the statewide unemployment rate was unchanged from February.
Published
April 10, 2021

Another View: India should join the race to net zero

The nation is on track to meet its existing climate commitments, but it needs to do more.