Sen. Baldacci earns perfect score from Maine AFL-CIO for voting record supporting working families

Posted: October 14, 2025 | Uncategorized

AUGUSTA — Sen. Joe Baldacci, D-Bangor, received a perfect score in the Maine AFL-CIO’s 2025 Legislative Scorecard for his voting record to promote fair wages, ensure safe work environments and support working families. Sen. Baldacci was one of 17 senators to earn a perfect score. The Maine AFL-CIO scored 11 initiatives considered by the 132nd Maine Legislature in 2025.

“I’m very happy to have received this recognition from the Maine AFL-CIO,” said Sen. Baldacci. “I’m proud of my efforts to support and protect workers in agriculture, law enforcement, education and health care, and I’m looking forward to continue to advocate for working class Mainers in Augusta.”

Sen. Baldacci received a perfect score for supporting legislation that would lower costs for working families and protect the state’s future as a place for families to live happily and raise a family. Sen. Baldacci supported legislation to:

  • Protect the income of federal and state employees during government shutdowns.
  • Guarantee a minimum wage for Maine farmworkers.
  • Fund public pre-K-12 education by making the wealthiest pay their fair share.
  • Strengthen the pre-apprenticeship programs that bolster Maine’s workforce.
  • Improve recruitment, retention and pay for state employees.
  • Ensure that the workers powering Maine’s clean energy transition are compensated fairly with good benefits.
  • Help law enforcement and first responders access treatment for PTSD.
  • Fund Maine government services and programs, including education and revenue sharing.

Sen. Baldacci also opposed a perennial effort that would weaken the ability of workers to organize for better wages and safe working conditions.

Sen. Baldacci has a long history of supporting working families in the Legislature and received a perfect score from the Maine AFL-CIO in 2021, 2022 and 2023.