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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Topsham giving up rights to historic mill village school
Topsham selectmen say they no longer have rights to the old Pejepscot school building off River Road, raising questions about the future of the building.
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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.
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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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Lisbon council approves school budget with 2% tax hike
Lisbon’s town manager is proposing a tax decrease in the municipal budget and hopes the town’s overall tax rate will stay flat the coming fiscal year.
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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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Topsham-area school board considers word choice resolution after “Wuhan virus” reference at meeting
Some board members question if this violates freedom of speech.
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Lifeguard saves three teens stranded by rising tide in Phippsburg
Lifeguard Patrick McKenna estimated he swam about 1,800 yards, or 18 football fields, in 54-degree water.
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Woolwich medical marijuana store burglarized twice in 2 weeks
The Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s Office said Holistic Alternatives was burglarized early Monday and there are suspects in the case.