U.S. Marines and the family of Gen. Louis H. Wilson Jr. shared stories of his service and home life at the ceremony.
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Maine high court rejects employers’ challenge of paid family leave law
Bath Iron Works and the Maine State Chamber of Commerce sued in January, claiming the state was unfairly taxing the company, which has its own paid leave program.
BIW takes on production of another DDG 51 destroyer
Bath Iron Works announced on Thursday the U.S. Navy has exercised an option to add an additional DDG 51 destroyer to the multiyear contract awarded in 2023. “We are proud to be selected to build this ship for the U.S. Navy and to continue our legacy of contributing to the nation’s defense,” Charles F. Krugh, […]
Maine’s high court hears Bath Iron Works lawsuit over paid family leave rules
The shipyard and the Maine Chamber of Commerce sued the state over a new 1% payroll tax. It could affect 1,500 companies and 40% of the state’s workers.
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.
Bath Iron Works hopes to build long-sought parking garage
The shipyard is seeking Planning Board approval for its parking garage plans.
Labor union leaders, including former BIW worker, call on Trump to boost US shipbuilding to counter China
Brian Bryant, a former Bath Iron Works pipefitter who is now president of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, joined 3 other labor leaders in the joint letter to the president.
Bath Iron Works to open a day care in hopes of attracting workers
The Bath shipyard, one of the state’s largest employers, is partnering with the local YMCA to add 150 local day care slots.
BIW celebrates keel plate signing with Medal of Honor recipient
Navy Capt. Thomas Kelley participated Friday in the signing of the keel of the ship that will bear his name at Bath Iron Works.
Bath Iron Works starts work on latest warship
The Bath shipyard marked the beginning of fabrication for the future USS Richard G. Lugar on Wednesday.