Many industries are still adding jobs to keep up with consumer demand and restore their workforces to pre-pandemic levels.
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Strong labor market growth is pushing aside recession fears
The U.S. economy added 209,000 jobs in June and unemployment fell to 3.6%.
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Video: Local UPS Teamsters prepare for possible strike
UPS drivers at the Auburn center joined in solidarity with Teamsters across the country to practice striking Thursday morning.
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U.S. truckmakers reach deal to phase out polluting diesel big rigs
Diesel-powered commercial trucks are a major source of air pollution nationwide, in particular affecting people living near ports, warehouses and other facilities involved in intensive shipments of goods.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News, Uncategorized
Twitter threatens legal action against Meta over Threads, report says
Since launching Threads on Wednesday night, Meta’s new app has collected tens of millions of sign-ups.
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U.S. job openings dip to 9.8 million but remain high
Job openings fell in health care, insurance and finance. But there were more jobs available in education and government.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Meta takes aim at Twitter with the launch of rival app Threads
CEO Mark Zuckerberg says 10 million people signed up in the first seven hours.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine hospital operator settles contract dispute with Anthem
Covenant Health, which operates hospitals in Lewiston and Bangor, signs a 2-year deal with the insurance company, preserving in-network care for patients.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business, Maine
Downtown Waterville businesses brace for ‘large concentration of people’ as film festival opens in new art center
The 26th annual Maine International Film Festival kicks off Friday, with about 100 films screening over 10 days at the Paul J. Schupf Art Center in downtown Waterville.
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UPS, Teamsters contract talks break down with each side blaming the other
Contract negotiations between UPS and the union representing 340,000 of the company’s workers broke down early Wednesday morning.