Jobs and Income, Maine’s Economy Jobs report highlights continued barriers to Mainers returning to work Today, the Maine Department of Labor released data showing a modest decline in jobs, further evidence that the September 4 expiration of supplemental unemployment support for tens […] Arthur Phillips Posted October 22, 2021 Tags Economy, Employment, Job Quality, Jobs, Unemployment, Wages
Jobs and Income, Taxes and Budget Build Back Better promises to transform child care The Biden administration’s Build Back Better plan is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to fundamentally change the lives of working people, families, and children in Maine. Among other pillars, the plan […] Arthur Phillips Posted September 29, 2021 Tags Budget, Caregiving, Children, Jobs, Wages
Jobs and Income, Maine’s Economy, Taxes and Budget Investing in state employees will grow Maine’s economy and address the gender pay gap A busy legislative session wrapped up with an urgent issue unresolved: the future of public sector work in Maine. After years of being underpaid and working in […] Arthur Phillips Posted August 12, 2021 Tags Budget, Economy, Inequality, Job Quality, Jobs, Wages