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

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

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

August 22, 2008 - Maine Department of Labor Proposed Rules on Occupational Safety and Health Standards For Public Safety Diving

August 15, 2008 - Maine Unemployment Rate 5.4 Percent in July

July 25, 2008 - Business Visitation Report on Gardiner Downtown District

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