Federal government to release 22,000 H2-B visas for returning workers WGME
Many local businesses depend on temporary workers in the summer months.
“Many Maine businesses rely on temporary workers during the busy summer tourism season,” Maine Department of Labor Commissioner Laura Fortman said. “I encourage qualifying businesses who are still looking to hire nonagricultural, nonimmigrant temporary workers to consider taking advantage of these additional visas to help fill the gaps in their workforce. The Maine CareerCenters stand ready to help employers with recruitment assistance and posting job orders on the Maine JobLink.”
AUGUSTA The Maine Department of Labor is tightening work search requirements for people on unemployment, reinstating the traditional work search requirements as of Sunday, May 23. Maine had temporarily expanded the types of activities that would.
Green Plate Special: Did you thank a farmer today?
Nationwide, farms are struggling to find enough farmhands to raise and pick crops. In Maine, legislators are considering a law to raise their pay.
By Christine Burns Rudalevige
“Thank you” is a phrase that reminds me of mothering littles.
When I gave my kid a cookie, a muffin, or a pancake, if expressed appreciation was not immediately forthcoming, a gentle nudge for politeness was. “Honey, what do you say when someone hands you something to eat?” In my experience, prodding my kids for a “Thank you Mommy!” at home meant they mostly remembered their manners when they were out.
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