Welcome to the Bureau of Labor Education

The University of Maine’s Bureau of Labor Education provides workers and their organizations with knowledge and resources for understanding and dealing with work-related challenges and opportunities.

The Bureau conducts programs, presentations, research, and online Labor Studies credit courses for workers, union leaders and staff, students, and educators.

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Congratulations to the winners of the 2019 Maine National History Day Special Contest in Labor History! 

Sr. Division 1st Place winners,  Kristen Patenaude & Saige Collette from Buckfield Sr. High School  

Sr. Division 2d Place winner, Lily Ebersole from Hermon High School  

Jr. Division 1st place winner, Graham Blodgett from Buckfield Jr. High School

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Bureau of Labor Education, a part of UMaine’s Division of Lifelong Learning, stands against racism. Please click here to read a statement addressing this important issue.