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1991

The University of Maine

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Classism

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Profile Of Entering Class At Um, Maine Perspective Sep 1991

Profile Of Entering Class At Um, Maine Perspective

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

A bulleted list of demographics reported for the entering class of UMaine students, 1991. Of 1,787 first-year students, only 3% or 56 students were "federally recognized minority students."


While It's No Time To Celebrate, It Is Time To Reflect This Labor Day, Maine Perspective Aug 1991

While It's No Time To Celebrate, It Is Time To Reflect This Labor Day, Maine Perspective

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

There appears to be little to celebrate this Labor Day. The country remains deep in a recession with New England bearing the brunt. Layoffs, plant closings and budget deficits are affecting blue and white collar workers. Unemployment is at an all-time high.


Labor In The 1990s: Recognizing A Community Of Interests, Maine Perspective Jan 1991

Labor In The 1990s: Recognizing A Community Of Interests, Maine Perspective

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

In the throes of a national recession, budget deficits and layoffs, "working people by the large are very scared," according to a University of Maine Labor Education Specialist. But they are not alone.