News & Events

To all Capitol Western Chapter Members:
Baseball season is here, so come out and support our Portland Sea Dogs! The Capitol Western Chapter has 50 tickets to the Sunday August 13th Portland Seadogs game vs. the Hartford Yard Goats. Tickets are Box Seats in Section 113. Game time is 1:00 PM; and the gates open at 11:30 AM.

Chapter members can purchase up to 4 tickets on a first come first serve basis. Tickets are $6.00 each.

This event is rain or shine. Lunch will be available at noon. Cost is $7.50 for steak or chicken breast, paid in advance. Feel free to come earlier and mingle with other fellow retirees.

Attention: Capitol Western Members, Augusta BMV and DHHS workers

To show support for our bargaining team and a fair contract, we will meet up in the parking lot at 41 Anthony Avenue, Augusta on Thursday, August 31st from 11:30am-1pm. We will gather to take group photos with the "Close the Pay Gap!" sign in support of a new Executive Branch contract. Join us on your lunch break!

See you Thursday!

-Mark Brunton, MSEA-SEIU Board Director

BBQ is 11:00 am - 1:00 pm followed by a car rally at 1:00 pm to show support for Maine State Workers' fight for a fair contract.
Register here: bit.ly/CMLCBBQ2023

Dear Sisters, Brothers, Kin and Allies:
It is that time again - the time for fellowship, solidarity and workers uniting to celebrate our victories, learn about what our union family is up to, and set our sights on the tasks ahead! It’s time for the 2023 Southern Maine Labor Council Labor Day Breakfast! Southern Maine Labor Council Labor Day Breakfast

Monday, September 4, 2023 LABOR DAY! Maine Irish Heritage Center: 34 Gray St, Portland (enter on State St.) Doors: 7am; Breakfast & Programming: 8am - 10am
This year, we are recognizing those among us who are walking the walk of solidarity in the community: workers, businesses, apprentices and policymakers who are critical to the very fabric of our working families movement. Their commitment to the cause and their stories on how/why they got there are not to be missed!
Reservations are required! RSVP to Sister Elizabeth O’Connor (AFSCME) at bondocon@atlanticbb.net with your ticket requests as well as what level of sponsorship your Local or organization is planning to contribute. For planning purposes, RSVPs are due by midnight on Friday, September 1st without exception! Seating is limited so please be mindful of your fellow union family members wishing to attend by limiting your reservations to the number of seats that you are certain that you and/or your Local will use.
Cost to Attend: FREE!*
*Due to the overwhelmingly positive feedback from last year’s attendees, this event will once again be made possible by the generous sponsorships of our labor community, allies, and friends. These donations not only help make this event possible but are also critical to SMLC’s programming throughout the year, providing support for things like: laid off workers, strike funds, supporting good policy and policymakers, member education & enrichment, and more. Sponsorship Opportunities General President Level (full page ad) = $1,000 Secretary-Treasurer Level (½ page) = $500 Trustee Level (¼ page) = $250 Organizer Level (⅛ page) = $100