Maine’s ‘workforce’ shortage is more of a wage shortage

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Maine's 'workforce' shortage is more of a wage shortage

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As employers struggle to fill jobs that pay less than a living wage, workers in Maine are speaking out, from union organizing drives to some Dollar General employees who quit in a spectacular fashion.

Also: Tribal sovereignty legislation has once again been delayed in the legislature. We hear from Maliseet Chief Clarissa Sabattis on the connection between indigenous rights and public health.

Plus: Governor Janet Mills has announced her priorities for federal relief funds. Now the debate over how to spend the money moves to the legislature.

All that, plus rays of hope.

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