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Another day, another picket! Brother Troy Jackson joins UMaine Graduate Workers UAW International Union to settle a fair contract!
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UMaine Graduate Workers Union! (UMGWU-UAW) on Instagram: "Join us outside President Ferrini-Mundyās office TODAY to demand an end to contract negotiations & a fair contract NOW!"
The UMaine Grad Workers Union holds a protest outside President Ferrini-Mundy's office, calling for a fair contract that meets their needs, including fair pay, health coverage, and support for parents...
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That would appear to be Graham Platner out with picketing/striking nurses at Houlton Regional Hospital. WABI says nurses have been negotiating for a new contract for over a year.
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Nurses with the Maine State Nurses Association/NNU are striking for safe staffing, and improved patient care! Tell hospital CEO Jeff Zewe to stop union busting & bullying nurses! ā¬ļøā¬ļøā¬ļø
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We had an awesome Biennial Convention last week! Here is a recap!
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Maine AFL-CIO Convention Hosts UAW Pres. Shawn Fain & Elects New Executive Board & Secretary Treasurer
PHOTO: Maine AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer John Perry IV (USW 900, center) and, from left, Executive Board members Dave Hebert (USW 291), Serina DeWolfe (AFT), Tom McCord (PATFA-AFT) and Chris Hodgdon (...
https://maineaflcio.org/news/maine-afl-cio-convention-hosts-uaw-pres-shawn-fain-elects-new-executive-board
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We're excited to announce that UAW President Shawn Fain will be the keynote speaker of the Maine AFL-CIO's Biennial Convention next week!
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UAW President Shawn Fain to Keynote Maine AFL-CIO Convention
https://maineaflcio.org/news/uaw-president-shawn-fain-keynote-maine-afl-cio-convention
about 2 months ago
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The 2025 Working Families Legislative Scorecard is online! Find out how your legislators voted on key labor issues like fair wages, collective bargaining rights, safe working conditions & more!
scorecard.maineaflcio.org
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Several union women from Maine joined the Tradeswomen Build Nations, the largest gathering of unionized tradeswomen in the world.
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Mainers Join 6,000 Tradeswoman at Annual Conference in Chicago
PHOTO: Alana Schaeffer (right) with union sisters at the Tradeswomen Build Nations in Chicago.
https://maineaflcio.org/news/mainers-join-6000-tradeswoman-annual-conference-chicago
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Doris Poland of Windham (APWU) is voting NO on 1 because she has a son with disabilities who relies on absentee voting.
#SaveAbsenteeVoting
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Retired Bangor firefighter/paramedic Ronnie Green of the Professional Fire Fighters of Maine is voting NO on Question 1!
#saveabsenteevoting
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Firefighter/paramedics rely on absentee voting because they often work long shifts on Election Day and can't get out of work to vote. Question 1 on the November ballot would restrict our ability to vote absentee. VOTE NO ON 1!
#SaveMaineAbsenteeVoting
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We spoke with Utilities Workers of America Local B341 President Chris Richardson about the work his members do delivering natural gas to Southern Maine & upcoming contract negotiations with Unitil.
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Meet the Unitil Workers with Utility Workers Union of America Local B341
If you purchase natural gas for your home from Unitil, you might not be aware that the men and women who ensure its delivery are proud members of the Utility Workers Union of America (UWUA) Local B341...
https://maineaflcio.org/news/meet-unitil-workers-utility-workers-union-america-local-b341
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Solidarity with nurses at Northern Maine Medical Center in Fort Kent!
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Nurses at two Maine hospitals vote to authorize strikes
Registered nurses at Northern Maine Medical Center in Fort Kent, Maine, and at Houlton Regional Hospital in Houlton, Maine, announced today that they have voted overwhelmingly to authorize their nurse...
https://www.nationalnursesunited.org/press/nurses-at-two-maine-hospitals-vote-to-authorize-strikes
3 months ago
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Brother Rodrigue Mbatchi fled political persecution in his home country & settled in Maine in 2023. After graduating from our Union Construction Academy of Maine he is now working as a Laborer with LIUNA Local 327!
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Union Construction Academy Graduate Rodrigue Mbatchi (LIUNA 327): From Political Persecution to a Union Job in Maine
On July 18, 2023, Rodrigue Mbatchi arrived in Maine to seek a life of peace and freedom after experiencing political persecution in his home country of the Republic of Congo. After graduating from the...
https://maineaflcio.org/news/union-construction-academy-graduate-rodrigue-mbatchi-liuna-327-political
3 months ago
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The Maine AFL-CIO seeks a Campaigns Director to be based in Augusta, ME. Details can be found at:
unionjobs.com/listing.php?id=29332
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#UnionStrong
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Great article about the Stage Hands who organized the State Theatre in Portland!
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Rise of the Locals
State Theatre Stagehands
https://thebollard.com/2025/08/09/rise-of-the-locals-2/
3 months ago
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Solidarity with Bath Iron Works Firefighters fighting for a fair contract!
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BIW Firefighters Are Fighting for a Fair Contract
After a rough start, negotiations between the Bath Iron Works Professional Firefighters, IAFF Local 5257 and BIW are back on track as the two partiesā bargain over a new contract.āWe're going into int...
https://maineaflcio.org/news/biw-firefighters-are-fighting-fair-contract
3 months ago
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Congratulations to musicians with the Boston Musicians Association Local 9-535 for winning record raises in their new three-year contract with the Portland Symphony Orchestra (PSO)!
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Portland Symphony Orchestra Musicians Fight for & Win Record 18% Wage Increases in New Contract
Musicians with the Boston Musicians Association Local 9-535 are celebrating record raises in their new three-year contract with the Portland Symphony Orchestra (PSO). Musicians say it was a hard fough...
https://maineaflcio.org/news/portland-symphony-orchestra-musicians-fight-win-record-18-wage-increases-new
4 months ago
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Elderly Mainers, people with disabilities & children who have suļ¬ered the loss of a parent deserve a SS system that is eļ¬cient and easily accessible. We urge our congressional delegation to prevent the dismantling of this critical social insurance program.
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Opinion: Staffing cuts are undermining Social Security
"Elderly Mainers, people with disabilities and children who have suļ¬ered the loss of a parent deserve a Social Security system that is eļ¬cient and easily accessible."
https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/07/29/opinion/opinion-contributor/staffing-cuts-are-undermining-social-security-joam40zk0w/#
4 months ago
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We spoke to National Postal Mail Handlers (NPMH) Branch 205 about challenges facing the USPS.
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Mail Handlers President Diane Libby Discusses Challenges Facing Workers at Hampden Mail Distribution Center
This past March Diane Libby was elected as interim President of the National Postal Mail Handlers (NPMH) Branch 205, succeeding former President Jeff Anderson at the Eastern Maine Mail Processing and ...
https://maineaflcio.org/news/mail-handlers-president-diane-libby-discusses-challenges-facing-workers-hampden
4 months ago
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As private investors are buying up the manufactured home park where she lives, MSEA retiree recalls growing up in Electchester, a union-built housing co-op in NYC.
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As Private Investors Seek to Buy Up the Land Beneath Her Home, MSEA Retiree Recalls Growing Up in Union Co-op Housing
PHOTO: Harry Van Arsdale unveils a model of Electchester. Photo: Archives of the Joint Industry Board of Electrical Industry.
https://maineaflcio.org/news/private-investors-seek-buy-land-beneath-her-home-msea-retiree-recalls-growing
4 months ago
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Have you had trouble getting through to Social Security lately? Here's why.
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Trump Administrationās Social Security Changes Causing Chaos & Confusion in Maine SSA Offices
The Trump administrationās radical reorganization of the Social Security Administration is causing chaos and confusion in Maine Social Security offices, dramatically increasing wait times and causing ...
https://maineaflcio.org/news/trump-administrations-social-security-changes-causing-chaos-confusion-maine-ssa
4 months ago
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UFCW 791 members who work at the Shaw's Warehouse in Wells have just won the best contract since they unionized in 1998!
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Shawās Warehouse Workers (UFCW 791) Win New Contract with Raises
Workers at the Shawās Distribution Center in Wells overwhelmingly ratified a new four-year contract that includes pay increases and pension improvements. The contract includes $5.05 per hour raise ove...
https://maineaflcio.org/news/shaws-warehouse-workers-ufcw-791-win-new-contract-raises
4 months ago
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The Maine AFL-CIO is proud to support Troy Jackson for Governor of the State of Maine! Hear what workers across the state are saying about Troy's long record of standing up for workers. Troy can build a working class coalition with the best shot to win the general election!
youtu.be/uyZGarZQaF8
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Maine AFL-CIO Endorses Troy Jackson for Governor
YouTube video by Maine AFL-CIO
https://youtu.be/uyZGarZQaF8
5 months ago
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This year we won improvements to retirement security for mental health workers, defended cuts to childcare & free school lunches, made gains to ensure clean energy jobs are good quality jobs & more. There were also disappointments. Read our full recap here:
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Special Edition: State Legislative Recap - Victories & Disappointments
https://maineaflcio.org/news/special-edition-state-legislative-recap-victories-disappointments
5 months ago
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6 months ago
Historic breakthrough in Maine: Gov. Mills has signed legislation extending the state min wage to farmworkers. Congrats to all who fought for years to win this!
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Farmworkers now ābelong fullyā in Maine minimum wage laws ⢠Maine Morning Star
After multiple attempts in recent years, farmworkers will now have the right to state minimum wage like most other employees in Maine.
https://mainemorningstar.com/2025/06/11/farmworkers-now-belong-fully-in-maine-minimum-wage-laws/
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This is a really important bill that will make child care more affordable for working class people like nurses, fire fighters, teachers & other essential workers!
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Maine AFL-CIO Supports Bipartisan Child Care bill to Support Working Families
The Legislature's Health and Human Services voted unanimously to advance a comprehensive bill aimed at strengthening Maineās child care system, supporting working families, and ensuring stability for ...
https://maineaflcio.org/news/maine-afl-cio-supports-bipartisan-child-care-bill-support-working-families
6 months ago
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Congratulations brothers & sisters!
www.bangordailynews.com/2025/05/27/h...
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Blue Hill farm store workers ratify 1st union contract
All nine employees voted to ratify their contract on May 15.
https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/05/27/hancock/hancock-business/blue-hill-maine-gravelwood-farm-grow-store-union-contract-ratified/
6 months ago
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Congratulations to Gravelwood Grow Store workers on winning your first contract with
@machinistsunion.bsky.social
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Blue Hill Grow Store Workers Win First Union Contract
PHOTO: Gravelwood Farm Grow Store employees celebrate their first union contract.Nine employees of Gravelwood Farm Grow Store in Blue Hill have unionized with the International Association Machinists ...
https://maineaflcio.org/news/blue-hill-grow-store-workers-win-first-union-contract
6 months ago
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Worcester Wreath has repeatedly been fined for mistreating workers. This is why ALL workers deserve the right to organize & speak out about conditions in the workplace.
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Worcester Wreath Fined for Worker Housing Violations
Harrington-based Worcester Wreath is once again in the news for the wrong reasons.
https://maineaflcio.org/news/worcester-wreath-fined-worker-housing-violations
7 months ago
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āI donāt think the public really understands what veterans who serve in combat go through and see. You donāt unsee the things youāve seen." ā Scott Surette, Mail Handlers
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Mail Handlers Branch 122 President & Combat Veteran, Scott Surette, Retires
On April 30, Scott Surette of Sabattus, the Branch 122 President of the National Postal Mail Handlers Union (NPMHU) Local 301, stepped up to deliver his remarks before a roomful of reporters and union...
https://maineaflcio.org/news/mail-handlers-branch-122-president-combat-veteran-scott-surette-retires
7 months ago
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Members of Ironworkers Local 7 assembled the experimental floating wind turbine in the Gulf of Maine next week, less than a month after the Trump administration cut $12.4 million in funding to the program.
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Ironworkers 7 Members Help Build Experimental Floating Wind Turbine
The University of Maine is moving ahead with launching its experimental floating wind turbine in the Gulf of Maine next week, less than a month after the Trump administration cut $12.4 million in fund...
https://maineaflcio.org/news/ironworkers-7-members-help-build-experimental-floating-wind-turbine
7 months ago
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"Unfortunately, [our staffing is] subject to potential reductions through the [Congressional] budget reconciliation process," said Bangor air traffic controller Bryan Loquet, NATCA's Legislative Representative for Bangor and the union's State Coordinator for Maine.
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Meet the Maine Air Trafficking Controllers Who Keep Our Skies Safe for Travel
PHOTO: Left to right: Steve Brown, Portland (NATC); Henry Schulz, Legislative Assistant for Congressman Golden, Preston Doak, Portland (NATC) & Bryan Loquet (NATC).
https://maineaflcio.org/news/meet-maine-air-trafficking-controllers-who-keep-our-skies-safe-travel
7 months ago
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In part 3 in our 200-year history of worker struggles at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard we explore how the workers won collective bargaining rights through President Kennedy's Executive Order 10988.
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Labor History: When Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Workers Won Their Collective Bargaining Rights
PHOTO: Portland Press Herald, Nov. 24 1963.
https://maineaflcio.org/news/labor-history-when-portsmouth-naval-shipyard-workers-won-their-collective
7 months ago
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Andy O'Brien
7 months ago
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7 months ago
May Day rallies are kicking off all over Maine!
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7 months ago
May Day in Portland, ME!
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This International Workers' Day Maine workers will holding be rallies in Portland, Orono, Bath, Augusta, Waterville, Auburn, Wayne, Bridgeton York and Machias! First up Portland! š§µ
7 months ago
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7 months ago
Elonās busy āfixingā the government while Tesla profits tanked 71%. Maybe he should stick to what heās best at - ruining his own companies.
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University of Maine Graduate Workers have been bargaining for over 500 days & still don't have a contract. Please join us for a fair contract rally on the Orono campus to push UMaine to agree to a fair contract that meets the needs and bargaining goals of these union workers!
8 months ago
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Bring Union Brother Kilmar home. An injury to one is an injury to all!
8 months ago
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We joined Mainers for Tax Fairness today to call on Congress to PROTECT vital programs like health care, veterans' services, social security and other programs that benefit working people and REJECT tax cuts for the rich!
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On this Tax Day 2025 we call on our leaders to STOP tax cuts for the rich & SUPPORT Social Security, Medicaid, Medicare, USPS, the V.A. and other critical programs that working class people rely on!
#taxday2025
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Democrats voted to reject a bill that would roll back the minimum wage law that Maine voters passed at the ballot box in 2016. The bill would eliminate cost-of-living increases. Here is a list of Maine companies that supported it.
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Committee Rejects Retail Industry Bill to Cut the Minimum Wage
Democrats on the Maine Legislature's Labor Committee voted on Tuesday to reject a bill that would roll back the minimum wage law that Maine voters passed at the ballot box in 2016.
https://maineaflcio.org/news/committee-rejects-retail-industry-bill-cut-minimum-wage
8 months ago
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Michael Hillard reviews Chad Pearsonās account of American employersā violence against workers during the 19th and early 20th century. Rather than ācops and robbers,ā the real gunplay story of our history is ābosses and workers.ā
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Book Review: "Capitalās Terrorists: Klansmen, Lawmen, and Employers in the Long Nineteenth Century"
This book review by Michael Hillard appeared in the March edition of the University of Southern Maine Scontras Center for Labor and Community Education.Chad Pearsonās Capitalās Terrorists: Klansmen, L...
https://maineaflcio.org/news/book-review-capitals-terrorists-klansmen-lawmen-and-employers-long-nineteenth
8 months ago
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Solidarity with federal workers!
#RedforFed
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8 months ago
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āThe people who receive our services are elderly & people with disabilities and often homebound. They describe the services we provide as a ālifeline,āā MSEA member Christopher Boynton, librarian for the blind & print disabled at the Maine State Library.
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Trump Executive Order Eliminates Library Services for Blind and Visually Impaired
PHOTO: Billy Hathorn CC BY-SA 3.0The labor union representing workers at the Maine State Library today condemned the Trump administrationās decision to dismantle a federal agency that provides critica...
https://maineaflcio.org/news/trump-executive-order-eliminates-library-services-blind-and-visually-impaired
8 months ago
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Sarah Bigney McCabe
8 months ago
Wednesday-- let's wear
#RedforFeds
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We stand in solidarity with our federal union family. We will not stand by as our rights are illegally stripped away and our democratic institutions are dismantled by executive fiat. We will fight this with everything we have.
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Trump Terminates Collective Bargaining Rights for Most Federal Workers, Including Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Togus VA Employees, DFAS Limestone, SUPSHIP Bath at BIW & more
On Thursday, President Donald signed an
https://maineaflcio.org/news/trump-terminates-collective-bargaining-rights-most-federal-workers-including
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"We call on our elected representatives here in Augusta to stand up for working class Mainers and fight for an economy that works for the many, not just for a few," said Cynthia Phinney, president of Maine AFL-CIO.
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Labor advocates lay out priorities for Maine lawmakers
Labor advocates took to the halls of the State House today to lobby for a number of initiatives, including one that would add mental health workers at state psychiatric facilities to the same the same...
https://www.mainepublic.org/politics/2025-03-27/labor-advocates-lay-out-priorities-for-maine-lawmakers
8 months ago
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9 months ago
"It's time to get off the couch and get in the fight!"
#usmailnotforsale
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