• Assisting individuals, families and communities when jobs are lost;
• Helping people prepare for and find jobs;
• Protecting workers on the job; and
• Researching and analyzing employment data to support job growth.

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

President Announces New Training Opportunity for Laid-off Workers - There has never been a better time to upgrade your skills.

Maine CareerCenter Launches New Online Job Bank - Get connected from your home or business!

November 20, 2009 - Maine Unemployment Rate 8.2 Percent in October

November 18, 2009 - Public Comment Sought on Proposed Logging Rules

November 13, 2009 - Logging Firms Cited for Employment Practices

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Public Meeting Calendar

November 23, 2009 - Communication & Outreach Committee (Governor's Joint Enforcement Task Force on Employee Misclassification)

November 30, 2009 - Legal and Interagency Subcommittee Biweekly Meeting (Governor's Joint Enforcement Task Force on Employee Misclassification)

December 3, 2009 - Communication & Outreach Committee (Governor's Joint Enforcement Task Force on Employee Misclassification)

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