Category Archives: Home

Mainers Need to Stand up to Republicans Trying to Take the Workers Compensation Act Down

Many of us are aware that the LePage Administration together with the Republican legislative members revamped the Workers’ Compensation Act for all injuries occurring after January 2013.  In doing so, they eliminated many rights that injured workers need when they are injured.  For the majority of injured workers, the changes mean they will only be […]

BACK TO SCHOOL

As we pass Labor Day many folks are returning to school. Colleges and graduate schools are great options for many people; but they are not for everyone. Vocational schooling is an excellent option for people who are skilled with their hands. Unfortunately, while work in the construction industry can be very rewarding,  it is also […]

Give Toxics the Boot

  Earlier this year, firefighters in Augusta, Maine joined together at the Augusta firehouse to bring attention to the need for stricter regulations on flame retardants and other toxic chemicals that firefighters believe are causing cancer and other diseases. Firefighting often exposes those battling the fire to a toxic blend of burning chemicals including dioxins, […]

It’s Time to Support our Longshore Workers

The Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs (OWCP) administers the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act. The Act provides benefits to workers injured in maritime employment on the navigable waters of the United States or in an adjoining area customarily used by an employer in loading, unloading, repairing, or building a vessel. In addition, several acts […]