workforce
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PublishedMarch 16, 2020
Maine jobless rate was barely above 3% in January
January gains of about 400 jobs were attributed to hiring at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.
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PublishedFebruary 25, 2020
New workforce director starts at HospitalityMaine
Gwen Perry will lead the trade group's effort to grow Maine's restaurant and hotel labor force.
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PublishedFebruary 20, 2020
Forum: Communication key to avoiding multi-generation conflicts at work
Being clear about expectations at the time of hire, and allowing no signs of disrespect (cue the eye rolls) in the workplace, will go a long way in avoiding multi-generational clashes.
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PublishedFebruary 4, 2020
Commission calls for pay hike for workers who provide home care for senior citizens
How much the increase to 125% of the state's minimum wage would cost the state is not yet clear.
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PublishedFebruary 4, 2020
Local employers eager for Roux Institute launch
The focus on technology will strengthen Maine's workforce, employers say.
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PublishedJanuary 29, 2020
Maine’s delegation pushes for more visas to help fill seasonal jobs
The number of federal H2B visas available typically falls far short of demand, forcing some tourism and other businesses to cut hours and services.
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PublishedJanuary 24, 2020
Maine low jobless rate continues historic run
December's preliminary unemployment rate of 2.9% marks the 48th consecutive month of rates below 4%.
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PublishedJanuary 10, 2020
Maine Senate president defends his criticism of BIW tax credit
Sen. Troy Jackson says his work for a union that represents shipyard workers doesn't constitute a conflict of interest.
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PublishedJanuary 3, 2020
Exemptions limit benefit of Maine’s new hearing aid law
People whose employers self-insure and those who get their health care coverage through Medicare won't benefit from the law mandating coverage for hearing aids.
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PublishedDecember 31, 2019
New year brings raise for minimum-wage workers, in final phase of voter-approved plan
Maine's minimum wage has risen from $7.50 to $12 an hour since voters approved the increases in 2016. Supporters say it has helped low-income workers, but critics say it has hurt small businesses.
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