State workers union ratifies contract, over a year after previous agreement expired

By: Kaitlyn Budion

Outlets: Maine Morning Star

Published: September 16, 2026

Words: 343

Last Updated: 2 days ago

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The union for Maine executive branch employees has ratified a new contract, after 20 months of negotiations and over a year after the previous contract expired.

The contract will expire June 30, 2027, and includes a 4.5% pay increase effective Sept. 1 and a lump sum payment to union members of $2,000 to be paid in October.

Mark Brunton, president of the Maine Service Employees Association, SEIU Local 1989, said in a statement …

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