Jobs and Income Right to strike would level the playing field for public workers, with benefits for all of us The right of workers to organize and bargain with their employer benefits all Mainers. Collective bargaining leads to better wages, safer workplaces, and a fairer and more […] James Myall Posted April 17, 2019 Tags Jobs, Unions
Jobs and Income Testimony in Opposition to LD 65 “An Act To Ensure the Right To Work without Payment of Dues or Fees to a Labor Union as a Condition of Employment” and LD66 “An Act To Prohibit Public Employers from Acting as Collection Agents for Labor Unions” A prosperous future for Maine and a robust economy requires more middle-wage jobs with good benefits and working conditions that are compatible with family life. Maine cannot […] Mark Sullivan Posted May 8, 2017 Tags Unions
Jobs and Income New Data Shows Maine Workers Who Earn Less Get Boost From Union Membership Washington, D.C. — Being a union member significantly augments wages for lower-paid workers in Maine, a study released today by the Center for Economic and Policy Research […] Posted May 15, 2008 Tags Incomes, Unions, Wages