Jackson, Golden, New England Logging Cooperative meet with U.S. Labor Secretary

For years, Maine loggers and wood-haulers have raised the alarm about the misuse of foreign labor by large landowners and trucking companies. It seems clear that this practice violates federal law by adversely affecting the wages, working conditions and job opportunities for folks trying to make a decent living in the Maine woods. The fact that Labor Secretary Walsh took the time to meet with us today and talk directly with those harmed by this injustice really means a lot.

Jackson bill to protect Maine trucking jobs becomes law

AUGUSTA — A bill from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, to protect Maine trucking jobs became law without the governor’s signature Friday, June 18. LD 188, “An Act Regarding the Transportation of Products in the Forest Products Industry” would fine large landowners and the offending motor carrier for failing to follow federal cabotage.  “All Maine workers are asking for is […]

Jackson bill to protect Maine trucking jobs clears Senate

AUGUSTA — The Maine Senate approved a bill from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, to protect Maine trucking jobs in a vote of 24-9 on Wednesday. LD 188, “An Act Regarding the Transportation of Products in the Forest Products Industry” would fine large trucking companies and landowners for failing to follow federal cabotage laws. “It’s simple. All Maine truckers and loggers are asking […]

Pres. Jackson introduces bill to protect Maine trucking jobs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1c7xWXK8AKI Earlier this summer, President Jackson released a video explaining what cabotage is and how it harms Maine truckers in the forest products industry. AUGUSTA — Senate President Troy Jackson of Allagash introduced legislation to protect Maine trucking jobs at a public hearing before the Legislature’s Taxation Committee on Tuesday. LD 188, “An Act Regarding […]

Pres. Jackson introduces legislation to hold landowners accountable for violating the law

AUGUSTA — A bill from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, to enforce the law and protect Maine wood hauling jobs, received a public hearing in the Legislature’s Taxation Committee on Thursday. LD 2061, “An Act Regarding the Transportation of Products in the Forest Products Industry,” would penalize forest landowners who knowingly break the law by […]

Pres. Jackson files bill to hold landowners accountable for breaking the law

AUGUSTA — Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, has filed a bill request to protect Maine wood hauling jobs and penalize forest landowners, who knowingly break the law by giving Maine wood hauling jobs to Canadians. LR 3908, “An Act Regarding the Transportation of Products in the Forest Products Industry” would take away tax incentives for […]