Maine State Building & Construction Trades Council

10/15/2026

“Out of all the titles I have, the most important is dad of a 14-year-old daughter, and I care about her rights and her healthcare choices.”

When we cast our ballots, we often think about the here and now. But sometimes we need to pause and think about the future — about the kind of country our kids will grow up in.

That’s why Jason J. Shedlock, Local 327 Laborers and President of the Maine State Building & Construction Trades Council, is voting for Troy Jackson for U.S. Senate.

10/14/2026

For the Profit? ❌ (nope, wrong candidate...)
For the People! ✅ YES!
Join the Dropkick Murphys and Troy Jackson Friday in Biddeford!

THE WORKING CLASS HAS A VOICE. AND IT'S GETTING LOUDER. The labor movement has always been a rebellion — built by working people who refused to bow down, back off, or let the powerful call the shots. Now it's time to turn up the volume and bring back the fighting spirit of working-class solidarity...

10/14/2026

"He's for the working people that I grew up with." That's why brother Lewis Overlock, Business Manager of Local 327 Laborers, is voting for Troy Jackson. ✊

Don't forget: you can vote early at your city/town office now through October 29th, or on Election Day, Tuesday, November 3rd.🗳️

10/13/2026

THE WORKING CLASS HAS A VOICE. AND IT'S GETTING LOUDER. The labor movement has always been a rebellion — built by working people who refused to bow down, back off, or let the powerful call the shots. Now it's time to turn up the volume and bring back the fighting spirit of working-class solidarity...

10/10/2026

Our brother Grant Provost of Iron Workers Local 7 tells it like it is. Troy Jackson is ready to hold billionaires accountable and give working-class Mainers a real voice in the Senate. 💪

🗳️ Vote Troy Jackson on November 3.

10/09/2026

10/08/2026

Busy month ahead? If you're working long days, traveling for a job, or just not sure what your schedule looks like on November 3, early voting is a good option to have.

Starting TODAY - October 5th - you can vote in person at your town office or city hall, whenever it fits your schedule. That might be before a shift, on your lunch break, or on a day off. Then it's done, and you don't have to worry about getting to the polls on Election Day.

✅ Vote early at your town or city clerk's office (hours vary, so check first)
✅ Not registered yet? In Maine you can register and vote at the same time
✅ Voter info: maine.gov/sos

Prefer to vote on Election Day? That's great too. Just make a plan for Tuesday, November 3.

10/08/2026

Union members know Troy Jackson has their back. ✊

Thanks to Tony Sirois of UA Local 716 Plumbers, Pipefitters & HVAC Techs for stopping by the office and sharing why he’s in the fight with us!

10/08/2026

Now this is the kind of news we love to see! ✊

Hosted by the National Association of Women in Construction, Maine Chapter #276, and the Associated General Contractors of Maine, the immersive event introduced students to careers in an array of construction-related fields.

10/07/2026

A new Jobs for the Future report finds the trades will need about 1.7 million workers every year through 2035. Nearly 1 in 4 tradespeople are 55 or older, and only about 55 people are in training for every 100 we'll need.

Union programs train about 69% of active construction apprentices. The next generation is going to come through our halls, so let's bring them in. 💪

📊 Read the report:https://www.jff.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/TheStateofAmericasSkilledTrades.pdf