A new program gives low-income Maine mothers monthly cash. Will it help lift them out of poverty?

Nationally, basic and guaranteed income programs have been found to have many benefits related to financial and economic security, though there are also challenges, particularly around funding, said […]

Portland Press Herald

Posted August 1, 2023

Tags Incomes

Jobs and Income

‘Embarrassing and shameful’: Advocates blast Mills’ veto of farmworker rights bill

“Continuing the current system of sub-minimum wages for farmworkers means that about one quarter of Maine’s agricultural workers will continue to live in poverty,” said Arthur Phillips, […]

Beacon

Posted July 20, 2023

Tags Incomes, Inequality, Job Quality, Jobs, Minimum Wage, Racial Equity, Wages

Jobs and Income

Budget committee funds bills to increase paltry legislator pay, implement drug policy reforms

While LD 1155 was approved by AFA, a number of workers rights-related reforms failed to receive funding. One such measure was LD 1376, a bill to increase the state’s […]

Beacon

Posted July 13, 2023

Tags Health Care, Incomes, Job Quality, Jobs

Jobs and Income

Maine could join growing list of states with a $15 minimum wage — unless Mills objects

Some economists have argued that raising the state’s current minimum wage of $13.80 to $15 would create a meaningful increase to workers’ paychecks and help many working […]

Beacon

Posted June 14, 2023

Tags Incomes, Job Quality, Jobs, Minimum Wage

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

Legislature’s Labor Committee votes for $15 minimum wage in 2024

Since 2016, increases to Maine’s minimum wage have contributed to lower child poverty rates, put more money into Mainer’s pockets, and made our economy stronger for everyone. […]

James Myall

Posted May 5, 2023

Tags Incomes, Job Quality, Jobs, Minimum Wage, Wages

Jobs and Income

Pay transparency promotes equality and empowers workers

During the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, Mainers have increasingly recognized the value of their labor and demanded to be paid fairly. Workers in traditionally low-wage occupations, […]

James Myall

Posted May 4, 2023

Tags Incomes, Inequality, Job Quality, Jobs, Wages

Jobs and Income

Maine lawmakers pledge to help fund child care during State House event

A recent report by the Legal Services Corporation shows 92% of low-income Americans can’t afford an attorney and usually have inadequate or no representation in their legal […]

NewsCenter Maine

Posted April 9, 2023

Tags Immigration, Inclusive Economy, Incomes, Inequality

Jobs and Income

Amid efforts to boost worker pay, Maine Republicans introduce 7 bills to roll back wages

In the 2021 legislative session, lawmakers considered at least five GOP-led efforts to undercut the minimum wage. If they had been approved, James Myall, policy analyst at […]

Beacon

Posted January 19, 2023

Tags Incomes, Wages

Jobs and Income

Commentary: If you want to empower Maine’s workers, pay a living wage

Thanks in part to federal support, the economic recovery from the COVID-19 recession has been strong. While this is a relief to many working people and families, […]

Portland Press Herald

Posted November 25, 2022

Tags Economic Security, Incomes, Job Quality, Unions, Wages

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A new program gives low-income Maine mothers monthly cash. Will it help lift them out of poverty?

‘Embarrassing and shameful’: Advocates blast Mills’ veto of farmworker rights bill

Budget committee funds bills to increase paltry legislator pay, implement drug policy reforms

Maine could join growing list of states with a $15 minimum wage — unless Mills objects

Child care legislation to benefit Maine workers and families

Legislature’s Labor Committee votes for $15 minimum wage in 2024

Pay transparency promotes equality and empowers workers

Maine lawmakers pledge to help fund child care during State House event

Amid efforts to boost worker pay, Maine Republicans introduce 7 bills to roll back wages

Commentary: If you want to empower Maine’s workers, pay a living wage