ME: Social Justice
Effort continues to ensure state minimum wage for ME farmworkers
Legislation proposed by Maine Gov. Janet Mills would ensure thousands of farmworkers are eligible to receive the state minimum wage. Current law …
ME social workers, educators seek end to state licensing exam
Social workers in Maine say the state's required licensing exam is biased and contributing to a shortage of workers in the field. Data show …
Maine considers expanding 'clean elections' law to county candidates
Maine could become the first state in the nation to provide public funding to candidates seeking the office of district attorney. Lawmakers are …
Young activists call on Biden administration to declare climate emergency
Young activists are pressuring President Joe Biden to declare a climate emergency and use the additional powers to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions…
No-excuse absentee voting helps build voter turnout in ME
With less than a month to go before Maine's November 7 Referendum Election, more than 30,000 voters have already requested a no-excuse absentee …
New Labor Center in Maine to Focus on Union Organizing, Community Education
Union activity is thriving nationwide and a new labor center in Maine aims to keep it going. The University of Southern Maine will open the Charles …
Climate Activists Organize for 'Green Amendment' in Maine
Youth climate activists in Maine are working to enshrine "the right to a clean and healthy environment" into their state's constitution. It is …
ME Farm Workers Denied Minimum Wage
Gov. Janet Mills has vetoed a bill to pay Maine farmworkers the state's minimum wage, but labor groups say the fight isn't over. They plan to keep …
Bowdoin Students Benefit from Job Training 'Bootcamp'
Students at Bowdoin College are benefiting from an innovative, student-led program aimed at taking the mystery out of career planning. Each winter …
ME Farmworkers Strive for Minimum Wage, Right to Unionize
Lawmakers in Maine are considering legislation to improve the wages and working conditions of thousands of farmworkers. Current law requires …
'Climate Grief' Motivates Young Mainers to Take Action
The magnitude of climate change can feel overwhelming, creating a sense of so-called "climate grief" for some, but young climate activists say they …
Chipotle Pays Augusta, Maine Union Organizers for Labor Violations
Mexican fast-food chain Chipotle will pay workers at its former location in Augusta, Maine as part of a settlement over labor law violations…