Jackson, Golden, New England Logging Cooperative meet with U.S. Labor Secretary
For years, Maine loggers and wood-haulers have raised the alarm about the misuse of foreign labor by large landowners and trucking companies. It seems clear that this practice violates federal law by adversely affecting the wages, working conditions and job opportunities for folks trying to make a decent living in the Maine woods. The fact that Labor Secretary Walsh took the time to meet with us today and talk directly with those harmed by this injustice really means a lot.
President Jackson, Senate Dem Leaders release statement in support of Bates Workers
AUGUSTA — Today, workers at Bates College in Lewiston announced their intention to form a union, the Bates Educators & Staff Organization (BESO), with the Maine Service Employees Association (MSEA-SEIU Local 1989). Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, Senate Majority Leader Eloise Vitelli, D-Arrowsic, and Assistant Senate Majority Leader Mattie Daughtry, D-Brunswick, released the following statements […]
Jackson earns perfect score from Maine AFL-CIO for 2021 voting record
AUGUSTA — Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, received a perfect score from the Maine AFL-CIO’s 2021 Legislative Scorecard for his voting record to promote fair wages, safe work environments and support working families. President Jackson was one of 18 senators to earn a perfect score. “Mainers work incredibly hard to make ends meet and […]
Jackson, Legislative leaders release statement following bipartisan redistricting vote
AUGUSTA — Today the Maine Legislature voted to approve new district maps during a special session. This makes Maine the second state in the nation, after Oregon, to approve new Congressional and Legislative district maps. Ahead of the 2020 census data being released to states, the Maine Supreme Judicial Court issued a Court Order […]
Jackson, Legislature poised to take legal action to support Maine lobstermen
Maine lobstermen are a vital part of our communities and economy. For years, they’ve adapted the way they make a living to meet new rules and regulations to protect our natural resources and wildlife. However, the latest rules imposed by the federal government will do nothing to help the endangered species they were designed to protect while having damning consequences on hardworking Mainers and their families. Today, lawmakers all across the ideological spectrum made it very clear that the Maine Legislature will not sit idly by while this iconic industry is under threat. We are ready to take legal action to right this wrong and support the hardworking men and women in the lobstering industry.
Jackson earns high mark for voting record from state employees
President Jackson met with MSEA-SEIU members in June to express his support for a fair contract. AUGUSTA — Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, earned a perfect score from the Maine State Employees Association for his 2021 voting record to support state workers and public employees. “Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, working Mainers have been there […]
Jackson, Senate Dems release proposed senate map
AUGUSTA – On Thursday, Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, and Sen. Nate Libby, D-Lewiston, released the Senate Democrats’ compromise proposal for redrawing the state senate districts to reflect the latest data from the US Census. A pdf version of the proposal is available here and the list of towns in each proposal is available here. […]
President Jackson announces positive COVID-19 test
AUGUSTA – Today, Senate President Troy Jackson D-Allagash announced that he had tested positive for COVID-19, following a rapid test in Augusta. Despite showing no symptoms, President Jackson scheduled a rapid COVID-19 test immediately after learning that he had been a close contact of an individual who had already tested positive for the virus. President […]
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Jackson release statement on the 20th Anniversary of the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks
On the 20th Anniversary of these terrorist attacks, we must remember the men and women who lost their lives in these horrific attacks and keep their loved ones in our thoughts. Although the attacks forever changed the lives of every American, the family members and loved ones of those who died saw their world shatter in more ways than one and then had to share that grief with an entire nation.