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

Por: Portland Press Herald Opinion November 25, 2022

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Workers are the engines of the economy. Their labor, skills and contributions make the economy run, and they have been the driving force digging us out of a global health and economic crisis. And meanwhile, millions of people working full-time still struggle to afford health care and housing costs. We need to build an economy that respects working people – with quality jobs and tools to weather unforeseen emergencies – so Mainers can work,... + full article



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