Jobs and Income

28,000 Maine workers stand to miss out on overtime under Trump’s new rule

However, had the Obama rule been enacted, a total of 54,000 salaried workers in Maine, or 42 percent of the workforce, would be covered, according to estimates […]

Beacon

Posted September 23, 2019

Tags Federal, Incomes, Job Quality

Jobs and Income

Unions promote stronger, fairer economy for all workers

Labor unions are a time-tested way for workers to organize and negotiate collectively for higher wages, better benefits, and safer working conditions. By advocating for better conditions […]

James Myall

Posted September 1, 2019

Tags Economy, Incomes, Inequality, Job Quality, Unions

Education

This year, Maine teachers will spend $5.2 million of their own money on school supplies

This year, Maine’s public school teachers will spend $5.2 million — an average of $356 per teacher — to keep their classrooms well stocked with school supplies.[1] […]

James Myall

Posted August 28, 2019

Tags Education, Incomes, Job Quality

Jobs and Income

Report: Maine teachers spend hundreds of dollars of own money on classroom supplies

Individuals teachers in Maine spend an average of $356 out of their own pockets on school supplies. While this amount is about a hundred dollars less than […]

Beacon

Posted August 27, 2019

Tags Education, Incomes, Job Quality

Jobs and Income

Proposed city sick-day ordinance will protect Portland’s unique workforce

Finally, we strongly disagree that Portland should wait for the state to pass L.D. 369, which would provide paid time off to some workers. Portland needs a paid-sick-days ordinance […]

Portland Press Herald

Posted April 20, 2019

Tags Job Quality, Paid Sick Days

Jobs and Income

Gideon’s bill would make Maine a national leader on paid family leave

If passed, the program would cover 95 percent of private employees and offer up to 12 weeks of paid family leave, as well as 20 weeks of […]

Beacon

Posted April 19, 2019

Tags Job Quality, Paid Sick Days

Maine’s Economy

Proposed "Fair Workweek" law will give workers the stability they need to care for their families

Imagine this scenario: You work at a large, national retail chain and on any given week, your schedule is subject to change, set at the discretion of […]

James Myall

Posted April 10, 2019

Tags Fair Scheduling, Job Quality

Jobs and Income

GOP amendment would undermine benefits of earned paid sick days Maine's workers and economy

A proposal to expand access to earn paid sick days would be watered down significantly if Republican lawmakers get their way. The original plan, LD 369, presented […]

James Myall

Posted March 12, 2019

Tags Job Quality, Paid Sick Days

Jobs and Income

Maine bill to fix overtime will restore the promise of extra pay for extra work

When Mainers work extra hours, they deserve extra pay. The 40-hour workweek has been a pillar of the American economy for decades. It’s still what most of […]

James Myall

Posted March 12, 2019

Tags Job Quality, Overtime

Jobs and Income

Bill Would Make More Maine Workers Eligible For Overtime Pay

James Myall, an analyst for Maine Center for Economic Policy, a liberal advocacy group, said right now employers can easily classify salaried workers as administrative or professional […]

Maine Public

Posted March 11, 2019

Tags Job Quality, Overtime

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28,000 Maine workers stand to miss out on overtime under Trump’s new rule

Unions promote stronger, fairer economy for all workers

This year, Maine teachers will spend $5.2 million of their own money on school supplies

Report: Maine teachers spend hundreds of dollars of own money on classroom supplies

Proposed city sick-day ordinance will protect Portland’s unique workforce

Gideon’s bill would make Maine a national leader on paid family leave

Proposed "Fair Workweek" law will give workers the stability they need to care for their families

GOP amendment would undermine benefits of earned paid sick days Maine's workers and economy

Maine bill to fix overtime will restore the promise of extra pay for extra work

Bill Would Make More Maine Workers Eligible For Overtime Pay