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Union membership is up in Maine, while nonunion employment is down
January 27, 2021Unions increased their representation of Maine's workforce by 3% last year. But some of that growth was related to the pandemic and the resulting sharp decrease in overall employment, which primarily affected nonunionized industries.
January 27, 2021Unemployment rate remains flat in December; job recovery may be stalling
January 26, 2021Unemployment during the last month of 2020 was unchanged, and remained pretty much that way during the last quarter of the year. The number of jobs in Maine and in the nation is still far below pre-pandemic levels.
January 26, 2021Waterville manufacturer to hire 50 and expand to 7-day work week
January 26, 2021Demand for aluminum truck bodies and accessories is so strong that DuraMag, formerly known as F3 Manufacturing, aims to expand its workforce by nearly 25% and may make further hires after that.
January 26, 2021
'No one size fits all' for businesses' post-COVID return to the office
January 15, 2021A survey published by Boulos Co. on Thursday offers insights into how Maine companies think about resuming operations in pre-pandemic digs.
January 15, 2021
Maine helps launch federal program to train next generation of fishermen
Updated: January 15, 2021The average age of Maine fishermen is over 50. “We’re doing a lot of work to make sure the fish stocks are in good shape,” says the head of the Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association. “We need to make sure the fishermen are there to take advantage of
Updated: January 15, 2021Portland, Lewiston score near top in national ranking of best US cities for job-seekers
January 12, 2021Maine's two largest cities both placed in the top 30 of more than 180 cities nationwide that were evaluated according to 32 criteria.
January 12, 2021No one saw 2020 coming, and yet … some businesses thrived
Updated: January 11, 2021A year ago, Mainebiz asked 20 business leaders for their outlook for 2020. Most painted a picture of a continued booming real estate market and consumer spending, coupled with the challenge of an ongoing labor shortage.
Updated: January 11, 2021
'Bring it on!’: What 12 Maine business movers and shakers resolve to do in 2021
Updated: January 4, 2021From keeping employees safe to helping business grow, here's a roundup of New Year's business resolutions shared with Mainebiz.
Updated: January 4, 2021
Mainebiz editorial staffers share 2020 story favorites
Updated: December 31, 2020As we bid farewell to 2020, here's what the Mainebiz team liked covering the most in 2020 and why.
Updated: December 31, 2020Mainers won't see federal unemployment benefits for at least a week, state says
December 29, 2020Emergency aid for millions of jobless Americans expired because of President Trump's delay in signing legislation. Although the benefits have now been approved, the state Department of Labor cautions it will take time to begin sending payments.
December 29, 2020
In challenging year, some business news was especially tough for Mainers
Updated: December 29, 2020There was no shortage of negative news in 2020, and this roundup of 10 Mainebiz stories highlights the year's challenges.
Updated: December 29, 2020
Maine Community Bank chief to serve on Boston Fed's board
Updated: December 28, 2020Jeanne Hulit, president and CEO of Maine Community Bankcorp, says it will be "fascinating" to have a seat at the table of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston.
Updated: December 28, 2020
'My focus is on people's jobs': Notable quotables from 'On the Record' interviews in 2020
Updated: December 28, 2020As 2020 draws to a close, here's a curated collection of quotes from Mainebiz "On the Record" interviews with business and nonprofit movers and shakers.
Updated: December 28, 2020
Colby economic outlook projects an upward trajectory, with some qualifications
December 18, 2020The annual Colby Economic Outlook projects that Maine will bounce back by the end of 2022, but that depends on how well service industries recover, federal stimulus, the success of the vaccine rollout and when the COVID-19 surge can be tamed.
December 18, 2020
Unemployment rate improves slightly, but there are still fewer jobs than before pandemic
December 18, 2020The November figures for Maine and for the U.S. reveal a slight decrease in unemployment. But the number of jobs in the state was almost the same as during October, and still far less than in February, before the crisis.
December 18, 2020
Machias Savings names its fourth new regional chief
Updated: December 18, 2020Jack Lufkin, previously with NBT Bank, will serve as Machias Savings Bank's regional senior vice president for the southern market, which includes Cumberland County.
Updated: December 18, 2020
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