Posts tagged Chellie Pingree
Pingree, Bellows blast DoD over ending bargaining with shipyard employees
April 22, 2026 // In March of last year, President Donald Trump issued an order indicating that it would be terminating bargaining negotiations with some unionized federal workers, including workers at the shipyard. At the time, the administration cited national defense concerns when issuing the order. This week, various media outlets are reporting that local workers’ unions at the shipyard received a notice on Friday that the U.S. Department of Defense was no longer going to be engaging in bargaining agreements with unionized workers.
Starbucks announces closure of Portland store that voted to unionize
December 5, 2024 // Starbucks says it reviewed whether the store was thriving, the workers felt supported and whether customer needs were met. Workers at that store just voted to unionize less than a month ago.