Thank you for visiting our website. You'll find that the Maine Department of Labor offers a diverse array of services to Maine workers, employers, and job seekers with the mission of promoting the economic well being of the labor force and employers, attracting and retaining a wide range of employment opportunities, promoting independence and lifelong learning, fostering economic stability, and ensuring the safe and fair treatment of all people on the job.

Through the work of Governor Baldacci's Workforce Cabinet and the Maine Jobs Council, the department is aligning Maine workforce development efforts with Governor Baldacci's Economic Development Plan.

What's New at the Maine Department of Labor

October 21, 2008 - Maine Unemployment Rate 5.6 Percent in September

October 16, 2008 - Saco Vocational Rehabilitation Moves to Portland

September 22, 2008 - Maine Minimum Wage Increases October 1

September 19, 2008 - Maine Unemployment Rate 5.5 Percent in August

September 4, 2008 - Former Great Eastern Mussel Farm Workers Eligible for Trade Benefits

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