State government workers union files complaint against Mills administration over bargaining dispute

Since the market pay study was not part of the January review, MSEA said there is no evidence for the claim that the state has addressed the pay gap. In fact, some observers, such as James Myall of the Maine Center for Economic Policy believe the pay gap has grown because of increases in private sector wages.

Click here to read the full story, first published February 29, 2024 in Maine Morning Star.