http://www.mainewomen.org/blog The Voice of Maine Women Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:25:13 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The labor committee tabled the bill until next week - L.D. 1665 is a necessary protection for Maine Workers.  More updates to come! In the mean time, email Baldacci and ask his support for L.D. 1665. http://www.mainewomen.org/blog/2010/03/and-on-the-edge-of-our-seats-we-shall-remain/ With the Labor Committee voting on L.D. 1665 tomorrow at 1:00, we are anxiously awaiting their decision. Have you taken action yet to petition The Governor? Oh, you should, the democrats in the committee need to have strong encouragement from Baldacci to feel comfortable passing this IMPORTANT and HISTORIC legislation. Email ... http://www.mainewomen.org/blog/2010/03/on-the-edge-of-our-seats-over-here/ With a few days to mull over the policy, the Labor Committee will come back this Thursday with a vote on L.D. 1665. Members of the labor committee stated that they wanted to know where the Governor stands on this issue. And you know what that means...the Governor needs to ... http://www.mainewomen.org/blog/2010/03/tell-the-governor-to-support-paid-sick-days/ And still without any answers. After a ten minute caucus the Labor committee came back with the news that they would wait until Thursday to make their decision. A few representatives had questions they would like answered. With a strong turnout of Paid Sick Days supporters hopefully we sent the ... http://www.mainewomen.org/blog/2010/03/back-from-caucus/ Senator Gerzofsky speaks about his discussions with business owners around this bill, "most folks think that the time has come for legislation like this," he continues. Gerzofsky represents a district that includes Freeport. "I'm gonna support this and the people at home are going to support me for supporting this!" And he's ... http://www.mainewomen.org/blog/2010/03/i-havent-had-a-door-slammed-in-my-face-yet/ ... says Representative Clark. Then, do the right thing Rep. Clark and vote ought to pass as amended on L.D. 1665. http://www.mainewomen.org/blog/2010/03/im-about-as-pro-labor-as-you-can-get/ L.D. 1665 is about protecting workers and families in Maine! People shouldn't have to choose between a paycheck and their health or their health of a family member. How many families make up a business? http://www.mainewomen.org/blog/2010/03/rep-butterfield-brings-the-room-back-to-the-point-of-the-debate/ Most employers (esp. the employers that have over 50 employees) keep track of their employee's hours - thus keeping track of accrued hours would not be challenging. I don't know about you, but no matter how small the business  I have worked for, my employer always kept track of my ... http://www.mainewomen.org/blog/2010/03/providing-paid-sick-days-would-not-be-hard-for-business-owners-to-keep-track-of/ Department of Labor tries to explain that calendar days definition is always measured the same way - whether they are working at midnight or at 8 in the morning. http://www.mainewomen.org/blog/2010/03/representative-cushing-questions-about-calendar-days/ ... from the Labor Committee about the paid sick days bill. Questions about data, exemptions, combine time off, etc. Full room. Everyone's on the edge of their seat. http://www.mainewomen.org/blog/2010/03/superhero-lobbyist-laura-harper-answers-questions/