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<strong>Sen. Ingwersen introduces bill to offer long-term disability insurance to state employees</strong>

Sen. Ingwersen introduces bill to offer long-term disability insurance to state employees

Posted: April 06, 2023

AUGUSTA – On Tuesday, Sen. Henry Ingwersen, D-Arundel, introduced a bill to offer long-term disability insurance coverage to Maine state employees...

Sen. Baldacci recognized as a Legislative Champion for Maine working families

Posted: September 22, 2021

AUGUSTA — Sen. Joe Baldacci, D-Bangor, earned a perfect score from the Maine State Employees Association (MSEA) for his votes to support state...

Senator Chipman introduces bill to support Central Labor Councils

Senator Chipman introduces bill to support Central Labor Councils

Posted: February 25, 2021

AUGUSTA — Senator Ben Chipman, D-Portland, on Tuesday introduced a bill to extend a property tax exemption to Central Labor Councils. LD 198,...

Jackson responds to Supreme Court ruling undermining unions

Jackson responds to Supreme Court ruling undermining unions

Posted: June 27, 2018

AUGUSTA —On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against unions and workers’ rights in the case of Janus V. AFSCME. This 5-4 decision goes...

SENATOR HILL RECEIVES PERFECT SCORE ON LABOR RECORD

Posted: October 01, 2014

  Labor union praises lawmaker for commitment to working families   AUGUSTA – Senator Dawn Hill of York has received a 100% rating from the...

SENATOR JACKSON RECEIVES PERFECT SCORE ON LABOR RECORD

Posted: September 24, 2014

Labor federation praises lawmaker for commitment to working families AUGUSTA – Democratic Senator Troy Jackson of Allagash has received a 100%...

Maine's teenage workers may soon be able to pick up a few more hours

Posted: May 10, 2011

WCSH-6 Many democrats, however, are still opposed. Sen. Troy Jackson (D-Allagash) says he is concerned that allowing teens to work longer hours...