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Jobs and Income

Pay transparency promotes equality and empowers workers

During the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, Mainers have increasingly recognized the value of their labor and demanded to be paid fairly. Workers in traditionally low-wage occupations, […]

James Myall
Posted May 4, 2023
Tags Incomes, Inequality, Job Quality, Jobs, Wages
Jobs and Income

Farmworkers deserve the same rights as all workers

Workers are the engine of the economy, and they all deserve dignity, respect, and to be able to take care of themselves and their loved ones. Yet, […]

Arthur Phillips
Posted May 2, 2023
Tags Economic Security, Job Quality, Jobs, Racial Equity, Unions, Wages
Maine’s Economy, Taxes and Budget

The Child Tax Credit — An Explainer

What is the Child Tax Credit? The Child Tax Credit (CTC) is one of the most effective tools for helping families manage the rising cost of raising […]

MECEP
Posted May 2, 2023
Tags Child Tax Credit, Children, Economic Security, Economy, Income Tax, Tax Fairness, Taxes
Taxes and Budget

Policy Brief: Are Tax Giveaways Worth the Money?

Download the PDF version FULL REPORT SUMMARY Maine forgoes billions of dollars in revenue each year by giving out tax breaks. These tax giveaways are costly and […]

Maura Pillsbury
Posted May 1, 2023
Tags Budget, Revenue, Tax Breaks, Tax Fairness, Taxes
Health Care, Jobs and Income, Maine’s Economy, Taxes and Budget

The High Cost of Undervaluing Direct Care Work

Download the PDF version full report Summary Maine’s direct care workforce is in a fragile state. Low reimbursement rates for direct care work result in low pay, […]

MECEP
Posted April 26, 2023
Taxes and Budget

Taxes are complicated, but the way we think about tax policy doesn’t have to be

When we all pitch in to pay for the services and infrastructure that build a thriving economy, everyone benefits. But if some people and corporations don’t pay […]

MECEP
Posted April 14, 2023
Tags Economy, Explainer, Income Tax, Tax Fairness, Taxes
Jobs and Income

Rent-a-bank schemes would undercut Maine’s borrower protections

Maine has a long tradition of consumer protection, drawing on a shared commitment to transparency and fairness for borrowers. Lawmakers recently extended Maine’s track record by shoring […]

Arthur Phillips
Posted April 10, 2023
Tags Consumer Protection, Economic Security, Predatory Lending, Racial Equity
Taxes and Budget

It’s time to shine a light on corporate tax avoidance

When corporations don’t pay what they owe in taxes, Maine people, communities, and small businesses end up footing the bill. As Maine Center for Economic Policy has […]

Maura Pillsbury
Posted April 10, 2023
Tags Corporate Power, Economy, Income Tax, Inequality, Tax Breaks, Tax Fairness

Continuing services budget provides stability to Maine communities and economy

Two weeks ago, the Joint Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs decided  the budget for the upcoming two years would be divided into two parts: a “continuing […]

Josie Phillips
Posted April 3, 2023
Tags Budget, Caregiving, Children, Education, Health Care, Wages
Jobs and Income

Improved scheduling practices give workers more stability

Workers are the engines of the economy. Their labor, skills and contributions make the economy run, and it’s time for their hard work to result in livable […]

James Myall
Posted April 3, 2023
Tags Job Quality, Jobs
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