Taxes and Budget Hollywood strike highlights unfairness of film tax subsidies As the Hollywood actors strike continues, it’s a stark reminder that all workers are essential, and no industry can operate without them. The Screen Actors Guild and […] Maura Pillsbury Posted October 3, 2023 Tags Corporate Power, Economy, Employment, Job Quality, Tax Breaks, Unions, Wages
Jobs and Income More parents opting to leave workforce completely due to childcare costs The Maine Center for Economic Policy reports that from last year to February of this year 24,000 Mainers cited lack of available childcare as the primary reason […] NewsCenter Maine Posted September 28, 2023 Tags Child Care, Employment, Unemployment
Jobs and Income Mainers are vetting workplaces more before accepting job offers Corporate profits in Maine are rising faster than labor costs, suggesting that businesses are keeping profits rather than passing them along in worker wages, James Myall, a […] Bangor Daily News Posted August 25, 2023 Tags Employment, Job Quality, Jobs
Taxes and Budget Maine's budget provides historic supports and fortifies the foundation for a strong economy This week Governor Mills signed the “part two budget” that makes historic investments — establishing a paid family and medical leave program for Maine, committing over $100 […] Sarah Austin Posted July 13, 2023 Tags Budget, Child Care, Child Tax Credit, Children, Economic Security, Economy, Education, Employment, Family and Medical Leave, Health Care, Housing, Jobs, Seniors, Tax Fairness, Wages
Jobs and Income, Maine’s Economy Paid Family and Medical Leave — An Explainer Updated July 11, 2023 The Maine legislature voted to incorporate paid family and medical leave legislation into the budget, which Governor Mills signed and enacted. Maine is […] MECEP Posted July 11, 2023 Tags Economy, Employment, Explainer, Family and Medical Leave
Jobs and Income, Maine’s Economy Brief: Providing workers the support they need to enter and stay in the labor force At a glance Maine has more jobs now than before the pandemic Labor force participation has mostly rebounded to pre-pandemic levels but is not adequate to keep […] MECEP Posted May 26, 2023 Tags Child Care, Child Tax Credit, Direct Care Work, Economic Security, Economy, Employment, Family and Medical Leave, Inclusive Economy, Job Quality, Jobs, Paid Sick Days
Jobs and Income, Maine’s Economy Child care legislation to benefit Maine workers and families Recent years have taught us child care workers are truly essential. Without them, other workers are forced to leave work to care for young children, costing them […] Arthur Phillips Posted May 9, 2023 Tags Child Care, Children, Economic Security, Economy, Employment, Incomes, Job Quality, Jobs
Jobs and Income, Maine’s Economy New report addresses Maine’s workforce shortage The Maine Center for Economic Policy hosted a webinar Tuesday afternoon to discuss the findings of a new report on workers in the state. “State of Working […] WABI Posted October 18, 2022 Tags Employment, Job Quality, Jobs
Jobs and Income In the words of workers: Bouncing Bubbles Child Care Chrissie shared her story as part of MECEP’s State of Working Maine 2022 report. Click here to view the full report, as well as other workers’ stories. Chrissie […] MECEP Posted October 11, 2022 Tags Children, Education, Employment, Job Quality, Jobs, Wages
Jobs and Income In the words of workers: Creative Play Childcare Terri and Caitlyn shared their stories as part of MECEP’s State of Working Maine 2022 report. Click here to view the full report, as well as other […] MECEP Posted October 11, 2022 Tags Children, Economic Security, Education, Employment, Job Quality, Jobs, Wages