Kathleen O’Brien – Page 25

Times Record

Kathleen was born and raised in Portland. She studied at Marist College in Poughkeepsie, New York, before moving back to Maine to begin her journalism career at The Times Record in June 2019. She covers Bath & Bath Iron Works, along with Arrowsic, Georgetown, Harpswell, Phippsburg, West Bath, Wiscasset and Woolwich. In her free time, Kathleen likes to read, listen to live music, and spend time with family and friends.

Business, Local & State

Bath Iron Works’ largest union votes to strike

by Kathleen O'Brien, Penelope Overton and Rob Wolfe June 21, 2020June 22, 2020

The impasse over subcontracting and seniority comes at a time when the shipyard is six months behind on production.

Local & State, Times Record, Uncategorized

BIW’s largest union to go on strike Monday after rejecting contract offer

by Kathleen O'Brien June 21, 2020June 21, 2020

An overwhelming 87% of union members who voted, voted to strike, according to Local S6 representatives.

Business, Local & State

As contentious contract vote looms, BIW, union brace for possible strike

by Kathleen O'Brien June 18, 2020June 19, 2020

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.

Business, Local & State

Guilford company receives BIW built machines designed to boost production of COVID-19 test swabs

by Kathleen O'Brien June 17, 2020June 18, 2020

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.

Local & State, News

Lifeguard saves three teens stranded by rising tide in Phippsburg

by Kathleen O'Brien June 16, 2020June 17, 2020

Lifeguard Patrick McKenna estimated he swam about 1,800 yards, or 18 football fields, in 54-degree water.

Local & State, Times Record

BIW’s largest union rejects final contract proposal as clock ticks down

by Kathleen O'Brien June 14, 2020June 14, 2020

BIW’s final three-year contract offer includes an annual 3% pay increase, maintains current premiums on benefits including 401(k) and life insurance but would increase health plan co-pays. A union committee has rejected the proposal, putting negotiations in flux.

Business, Local & State

Lawmakers urge BIW to rethink expanding subcontracting amid tense union negotiations

by Kathleen O'Brien June 11, 2020June 12, 2020

Democratic Reps. Jared Golden and Chellie Pingree sent a joint letter to Dirk Lesko, president of BIW, suggesting the company refocus its efforts “on hiring, training and investing in Maine workers for these critical jobs” rather than expanding subcontracting.