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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1976
Page
6
The Public Utilities Commission heard residents in Portland about Central Maine Power Co. seeking a 21.7 million rate increase, the largest in state history, with residential bills rising about 17.2 percent and industrial charges 12.4 percent.
An eight member conference committee in Augusta opened talks to resolve differences on the state workers pay hike plan. Republicans backed the Hay Associates reclassification while Democrats favored across the board raises. Union leaders demand 15 weekly dollars and warned of a possible strike.
In Augusta Maine the House after a fiery hour long debate voted 92 to 23 to accept the Senate version redistributing powers of the soon to be abolished Executive Council. Some members warned of Senate dominance and feared killing the bill.
The Maine Legislature endorsed a compromise salary plan for lawmakers set at 7000 dollars per biennium starting in 1977, one thousand dollars above the current level but rolling back a prior increase. Final passage requires votes in both chambers and the governor has signaled acceptance in line with legislative wishes.
Gov James B Longley says Maine state workforce exceeds need by five percent but resists layoffs as he backs an 8.9 million payroll raise. He argues 95 percent will get raises averaging 6.4 percent while 5 percent keep jobs. He anticipates no strike and cites contingency plans including National Guard use. Public employee groups demand a 15 weekly across the board raise, while Longley supports a plan aiding about 2,100 workers.
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