Local S6 leaders and Maine lawmakers reaffirmed the union’s call for Bath Iron Works to negotiate a fair contract for its largest union.
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Election opponents Sen. Collins, Rep. Gideon visit BIW picket line
Gideon and Collins, who will face off in the U.S. Senate race this November, spoke with union members and officials to hear their concerns about the ongoing contract between BIW and Local S6 that sparked the strike late last month.
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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.
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Union at BIW requests that both sides meet together with mediator
There have been no formal talks since Machinists Local S6 went on strike June 22 after overwhelmingly rejecting the company’s final offer.
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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.
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Union signals move toward negotiations in otherwise stagnant shipyard strike
After a second meeting with a federal mediator, the largest union at BIW announced a first sign of movement the 5-week-old strike.
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Striking BIW union asks Navy to confirm shipyard’s subcontracting demands
‘We don’t feel the Navy is pushing BIW to use subcontractors, but we’re not shy, we’ll come right out and ask,’ said Tim Suitter, Local S6 spokesman.
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Union at BIW sends letter to Navy secretary, ready to meet mediator
The union representing striking production workers wants to clarify whether the Navy endorses the use of subcontractors, a key point of contention with the company.
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Union, Bath Iron Works to continue talks with federal mediator
Local S6, the largest union at Bath Iron Works, has been on strike for nearly a month.
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After a month of striking, little movement reported between Bath shipyard management, union
Bath Iron Works and Local S6, the largest union at the shipyard, still have not resumed negotiations as workers near one month on strike.