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Published
June 9, 2019

BIW’s next destroyer to be named after Coast Guard war hero

Capt. Quentin Walsh was awarded the Navy Cross for his service during World War II.
Published
May 29, 2019

Defense spending bill could boost BIW, other Maine contractors

The measure contains $5.1 billion for three Arleigh Burke-class destroyers and now moves to the Senate floor.
Published
May 17, 2019

Federal watchdog flags issues with high-tech Zumwalt destroyers built at BIW

The Government Accountability Office again finds flaws with the over-budget program, but analysts say the blame falls on the Pentagon.
Published
May 9, 2019

District attorney declines to prosecute BIW protesters

Natasha Irving says prosecuting the 25 people arrested at the shipyard last month would be a misuse of resources and give them undue publicity.
Published
May 7, 2019

Proposed pension changes alarm BIW workers

The local union advises its members to wait for clarification on whether workers still would be able to retire with full benefits after 30 years of service even if they hadn't reached 65.
Published
April 24, 2019

Peace groups expected to protest christening of warship at BIW

Members of more than a dozen peace activist groups are expected to protest the christening of the Zumwalt-class destroyer on Saturday.
Published
April 15, 2019

Maine schools made changes to train students for careers at BIW, Navy chief says

At a congressional hearing, Richard Spencer cites the high school and community college programs connected to training for careers at the shipyard.
Published
March 20, 2019

BIW union votes no confidence in president

Mike Keenan said the 98-person vote has little impact, given that 1,300 elected him to office.
Published
March 13, 2019

BIW union president accuses fellow officers of misconduct

The leader of machinists union Local S6 said his secretary and chief steward have failed to execute their duties.
Published
March 5, 2019

Union at BIW asks for help overseeing local leadership

The board of Local S6 asks its parent union, the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, to supervise operations in Bath over concerns about whether rules are being followed.