Federal labor board wants Starbucks to reopen 23 locations, including 1 in Portland

The National Labor Relations Board is accusing Starbucks of closing its Old Port location last December in response to workers' attempt to unionize.

Maine’s labor movement sees big shift from small unions

Although the total number of unionized workers in Maine is historically low, there is a trend afoot among workers who feel emboldened, and that could lead to more unionization efforts.

Unions accept contract offer, ending strike at Northern Maine pulp manufacturer

Workers at Woodland Pulp in Baileyville had walked off the job on Oct. 14.

Union says 5 arrested at picket line of striking workers at eastern Maine pulp mill

Employees have been on strike at Woodland Pulp in Washington County since Oct. 14.

Deal reached to end teachers strike in Massachusetts town

Classes in Andover, Mass. have been canceled since Thursday.

New rule would make it easier for millions of American workers to unionize – but businesses are pushing back

Critics say the new rule is an overreach by the labor-friendly Biden administration that undermines independent business owners.

Hyundai joins Toyota, Honda in hiking U.S. wages following UAW strike

Hyundai's move comes as it pours billions into the U.S. market to build electric vehicles and expand its market share.

Striking workers at Woodland Pulp qualify for unemployment

The Maine Bureau of Unemployment Compensation has awarded 80 striking workers at Woodland Pulp eligibility for unemployment benefits after the paper mill hired temporary workers to fill the empty positions.

Standing on the line for unions

Supreme Court hearing arguments on union coersion practices