Hundreds of Maine companies, large and small, share billions of defense dollars each year that flow through communities across the state.
General Dynamics
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Bath Iron Works expands community college training
The Bath shipyard that builds warships for the Navy is taking in recent community college graduates.
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As the premier designer, builder and life-cycle manager of surface combatants for the U.S. Navy, BIW offers its employees tremendous variety and frequent opportunities for advancement.
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Bath Iron Works lays keel for its newest Navy destroyer
Bath Iron Works has started building its next Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, laying out the keel for the new ship this week.
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Amid protests over U.S.’s Middle East policy, Saco’s General Dynamics wins $191 million weapons defense deal
Pratt & Whitney has also won a multimillion-dollar contract with the U.S. Department of Defense, for work in North Berwick.
Posted inTimes Record
Bath Iron Works, union clear key hurdle in contract talks
Bath Iron Works and Machinists Union Local S6 reached a tentative agreement on subcontracting, which the union went on strike over in 2020.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
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.
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Maine Voices: BIW brought on strike by forfeiting trust of workers
Senior management has subcontracted jobs and tried to cut costs in ways that have eroded morale and productivity.
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Local S6 president: For sake of Maine economy, BIW workers deserve fair contract
It’s time for an offer that honors experience, respects workers and provides career stability.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion, Times Record
Union official: BIW doesn’t need subcontractors to stay competitive
After getting pay concessions and tax breaks, the company should be ready to fulfill its obligation to the U.S. defense manufacturing sector.