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PublishedJune 21, 2020
Bath Iron Works’ largest union out on strike
The impasse over subcontracting and seniority comes at a time when the shipyard is six months behind on production.
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PublishedJune 21, 2020
BIW’s largest union to go on strike Monday after rejecting contract offer
An overwhelming 87% of union members who voted, voted to strike, according to Local S6 representatives.
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PublishedJune 18, 2020
As contentious contract vote looms, BIW, union brace for possible strike
Local S6 union members vote this weekend to decide whether to accept the contract proposed by the shipyard, as well as whether to strike for the first time in 20 years.
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PublishedJune 17, 2020
BIW delivers machines designed to boost production of COVID-19 test swabs
With the help of the BIW-built machines, Guilford-based Puritan Medical Group will double its monthly swab production from 20 million to 40 million.
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PublishedJune 14, 2020
BIW’s largest union rejects final contract proposal as clock ticks down
BIW’s final three-year contract offer includes an annual 3% pay increase, maintains current premiums on benefits including 401(k) and life insurance but would increase health plan co-pays. A union committee has rejected the proposal, putting negotiations in flux.
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PublishedJune 13, 2020
Union negotiators at Bath Iron Works reject final contract offer
The company says it presented its 'last, best and final' offer to Machinists Union Local S6 on Saturday.
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PublishedJune 11, 2020
Lawmakers urge BIW to rethink expanding subcontracting amid tense union negotiations
Democratic Reps. Jared Golden and Chellie Pingree sent a joint letter to Dirk Lesko, president of BIW, suggesting the company refocus its efforts "on hiring, training and investing in Maine workers for these critical jobs" rather than expanding subcontracting.
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PublishedJune 10, 2020
Bath shipyard workers rally amid rocky contract negotiations
Workers held a demonstration Wednesday morning to show solidarity as union officials negotiate for higher wages, among other demands.
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PublishedJune 9, 2020
Hammering their point home: Bath shipyard workers make noise in protest during contract negotiations
While a strike hasn’t been declared yet, the union plans to hold a rally outside the union hall on Washington Street in Bath on Wednesday at 6 a.m.
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PublishedJune 8, 2020
Bath shipyard’s largest union threatens strike as contract negotiations falter
"If BIW doesn’t cease its union-busting tactics and come back to the table with a suitable offer, our membership will likely have no other option but to strike," Chris Weirs, president of Local S6, BIW's largest union, wrote Monday. "The last thing we want is a strike, but we are prepared to do so if needed."
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