Food AND Medicine's Partners & Affiliations
Eastern Maine Labor Council, AFL-CIO
Eastern Maine Labor Council (EMLC) is the union of unions in Eastern Maine, with 36 affiliates representing over 5000 members. EMLC is affiliated directly with the national AFL-CIO and covers Penobscot, Hancock, Washington and Waldo Counties in Maine. While the two are separate organizations, EMLC and FAM have a unique and close relationship, and co-sponsor several events during the year, including the annual Legislative Breakfast and Labor Day Celebration. EMLC is the owner of the Solidarity Center, which houses FAM's offices.
FAM is proud to be the Maine coalition of national Jobs with Justice.
FAM's staff are all members of the National Organization of Legal Services Workers (NOLSW), UAW Local 2320.