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Under the Dome: Major Legislative Update and I Need Your Help!

Dear MEA Members:Late last night the Senate passed LD 734, a bill that would lift the minimum wage for all school support staff to $16 beginning July 1, 2022. This came after the House narrowly passed the bill in a vote of 73-71 – you can see how your representative...

FAQ’s: UMS Retiree Health Insurance Coverage-Aetna Group Plan Reinstated

News, Under the Dome

The Unions representing retirees in the University of Maine System worked hard to reinstate the group health insurance plan for its members. Now that our collective efforts have been successful, there are many questions about what to do now, and what does each plan...

Major Update Regarding Retiree Health Care Plan

News, Under the Dome

MEA is pleased to inform you the affiliate unions of the MEA in the University of Maine System have reached an agreement with the University regarding healthcare benefits for retirees. The University agreed to reinstate the group healthcare plan for all retirees.This...

Updated Guidance on Group Sizes and Masks/Face coverings

COVID-19, News, Under the Dome

From the Maine Department of Education Continued and increased efforts are needed in communities statewide as we face the additional challenges brought on by compliance fatigue, the colder weather, and the holiday season. As such, Governor Mills has...

Retirees file class-action lawsuit against UMaine System for Change in Health Insurance

News, Press Releases, Under the Dome

Lawsuit claims change in health care plan violates signed contract Class Action Lawsuit Eleven retirees filed a class action lawsuit today in Cumberland County Superior Court against their former employer, the University of Maine System. The lawsuit alleges that the...

Retirees consider legal action against UMaine System for Change in Health Insurance

News, Press Releases, Under the Dome

Picket planned at the offices of UMaine System Chair of the Board of Trustees Thursday at noon More than 3,000 UMaine System Retirees are losing their current health care plan after the University of Maine System (UMS) made changes, without consulting retirees or...