The three employees who previously tested positive have since recovered and returned to work.
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BIW union picketer struck by car
The incident is under investigation and police haven’t released the identities of those involved. There were no injuries.
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Striking union at BIW asks federal mediator to help with contract
Both the company and the union said they’re open to resuming negotiations, but that hadn’t happened as of Thursday.
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Chocolate Church Arts Center announces outdoor concerts with limited audiences
BATH— The Chocolate Church Arts Center Real Outdoor Concert Series, the first in a series of small concerts to be held at various, remote locations around the MidCoast area, will kick off on Saturday, July 11, with a stand-up comedy show headlined by Bath-based comedian Johnny Ater. Audiences at CCAC ROCS shows will be limited […]
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War of words: BIW says it’s ready to talk, union fires back
As the strike continues outside the shipyard’s gates, both parties claim they’re ready to restart negotiations, but have waited for the other to move first.
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Biden to BIW: ‘Make a fair offer’ to strikers
The likely Democratic presidential nominee praised members of the striking shipyard union on Wednesday.
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Picketing in a pandemic: BIW union members forego face masks while on strike
Tim Suitter, Local S6 spokesman, said union officials are “trying to spread people out amongst facilities and limit the number of people in one area, [as well as] recommending social distancing and face masks.”
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Bath shipyard strike won’t affect delivery of machines to swab maker
The shipyard’s largest union launched its first strike in nearly 20 years on Monday, removing over half of the company’s workforce.
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BIW’s largest union out on strike
The Bath shipyard’s largest union pickets over subcontracting, seniority.
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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.