BIW, striking union make some progress in first meeting since June

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Published
August 4, 2020

BIW, striking union make some progress in first meeting since June

Contract negotiations between Bath Iron Works and Machinists Union Local S6 will continue Tuesday.
Published
August 4, 2020

Maine Voices: BIW workers are pushed to settle, but no one’s making demands of General Dynamics

Calling for a more equitable sharing of General Dynamics/BIW profits takes political courage – unions alone can’t do it.
Published
August 3, 2020

No answers yet after BIW, striking union meet together with mediator for first time

The last time union and company officials spoke was during negotiations in June, but communication stalled after BIW delivered its “last, best and final” contract to the union, much of which union officials roundly rejected.
Published
August 2, 2020

BIW could benefit from coronavirus relief bill

$250 million of the $1 trillion HEALS Act is designated for the “surface combatant supplier base program,” which could benefit BIW and its suppliers.
Published
August 2, 2020

Union, shipyard officials to meet Monday after six weeks on strike

Despite the strike, General Dynamics officials didn't express much concern during an earnings conference call last week. Phebe Novakovic, company chairwoman and CEO, said the ongoing strike “had an immaterial impact” on the company’s earnings this quarter.
Published
August 2, 2020

Council that represents Bath Iron Works unions endorses Gideon

The council represents the shipyard's largest unions, Local S7 and Local S6, which has been on strike for six weeks.
Published
July 26, 2020

Bath shipyard union rallies as strike enters sixth week

Local S6 leaders and Maine lawmakers addressed hundreds of union members, now approaching their six week on strike, during a rally Saturday morning. Speakers reaffirmed the union's call for Bath Iron Works to negotiate a fair contract for its largest union.
Published
July 24, 2020

Collins, Gideon visit Bath Iron Works picket line

The two, who will face off in the U.S. Senate race in November, speak with union members and officials.
Published
July 23, 2020

Dana Connors: Shipbuilding makes Maine work – BIW, union must reach accord

The strike is making it even harder for Maine to recover from the pandemic. Compromise is crucial.
Published
July 22, 2020

BIW workers navigate financial fallout during strike

After a month without wages, many members of the Local S6 union are taking temporary jobs to make ends meet during a strike that could drag on for months.