Last week, Maine Change that Works came together along with our allies, Maine People's Alliance and the Sierra Club, to descend upon our congressional delegation and Maine's senators and lobby on behalf of the Employee Free Choice Act. During this difficult economic time, it is more important than ever that we remember who we're fighting for: the hard working families who keep our state running.

With the ability to unionize, more Mainers will be able to have the job security and benefits that come from being a part of an organized workforce. But most importantly, they will be able to choose whether or not they want to join a union without harassment or intimidation. The right to choose without fear: thanks to our allies across Maine, we are one step closer.

Check out some of our activists' pictures below:

Activists Anders Beal and Sam Rioux at the start of a long day of lobbying

Sam Rioux address 250 people at the Lobby day launch press event while Sandy Amborn of the Sierra Club holds the state flag of Maine.

Members of the Maine Delegation listen to Senator Tom Harkin speak about the Employee Free Choice Act

Mike Owen of the Maine People's Alliance and Sandy Amborn of the Sierra Club hold up our state flag outside of Senator Olympia Snowe's office.

The delegation from Maine pays Congresswoman Chellie Pingree's office a visit.

Activists Anders Beale, Rep. Adam Goode, Genevieve Lyson, and Jennifer Batchelor outside of Senator Collins' office.

For the complete set of pictures, click here. (Thanks Kate!)