Two Maine labor groups oppose public utility, citing change in worker rights

Union leadership fears that if Question 3 passes, it will change the status of workers from private to public, affecting their rights. Backers of the ballot measure say that won't happen.

Here’s why Bernie Sanders was disinvited to speak in Portland on Monday

The Democratic presidential candidate declined to attend the Southern Maine Labor Council's Labor Day breakfast after being told that national union rules prohibited him from speaking.

Wage theft bill draws criticism from business community

Referendum would have the state pay more for education

Livermore Falls woman to lead Maine AFL-CIO

National union leader visits Maine to back Michaud, condemn LePage ‘right to work’ push

Maine AFL-CIO votes to back Democrats Bellows and Cain

Thousands of state employees could be furloughed next week if shutdown continues