Tag Archives: Right To Work
Republicans shouldn’t cave on the minimum wage
Coming as it did on April Fools Day, the recent news that Republicans and Democrats had been secretly negotiating a minimum wage increase seemed like a bad joke. Republicans are supposed to favor the free market; minimum wage laws are a classic example of government intervention in the marketplace. Every single time a state or […]
Now is the time for Right To Work in Maine
Maine’s economy is broken. Even as it continues to recover from the deepest recession in a generation, the fundamental problems that plague our state’s economy have yet to be addressed. In recent years, our industrial base has collapsed as mills and large manufacturers have closed, leaving gaping absences in their wake. Unfortunately, rather than be […]
Everything, including ‘right to work,’ should be on the table in a conversation about Maine jobs
Gov. Paul LePage has made a bold proposal with his “Open for Business” zones, expanding upon the Pine Tree Zones established under former Gov. John Baldacci. This is exactly the kind of reform Maine’s economy needs to make our economy more competitive. Making it easier to do business here is what will attract businesses, not […]