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Bureau Of Labor Education (University Of Maine) Records, 1847-2018, Special Collections, Raymond H. Fogler Library, University Of Maine
Bureau Of Labor Education (University Of Maine) Records, 1847-2018, Special Collections, Raymond H. Fogler Library, University Of Maine
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The Bureau of Labor Education (BLE) at the University of Maine is a state-funded department of research and advocacy for Maine laborers and their issues. First established in 1966 by the Maine Legislature, the original aim of the Bureau was to foster education about the history and current issues of labor in today's techno-capitalist society, as well as advocate on behalf of labor. The Bureau teaches courses in Labor studies, contributes to and facilitates publications in labor studies and economics, and has retained robust relationships with some of Maine's most important labor allies, like Maine AFL-CIO. Some remains of this …