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Union signals move toward negotiations in otherwise stagnant shipyard strike

by Kathleen O'Brien July 21, 2020July 22, 2020

After a second meeting with a federal mediator, the largest union at BIW announced a first sign of movement the 5-week-old strike.

Business, Local & State

Striking BIW union asks Navy to confirm shipyard’s subcontracting demands

by Kathleen O'Brien July 20, 2020July 21, 2020

‘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.

Business, Local & State

Union at BIW sends letter to Navy secretary, ready to meet mediator

by Associated Press July 20, 2020July 20, 2020

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.

Business, Local & State, News

Union, Bath Iron Works to continue talks with federal mediator

by Rob Wolfe July 18, 2020July 18, 2020

Local S6, the largest union at Bath Iron Works, has been on strike for nearly a month.

Business, Local & State

After a month of striking, little movement reported between Bath shipyard management, union

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

Bath Iron Works and Local S6, the largest union at the shipyard, still have not resumed negotiations as workers near one month on strike.

Business, Local & State

Striking Bath union fires back after shipyard files charge

by Kathleen O'Brien July 14, 2020July 15, 2020

Local S6 call on members of Congress to pressure BIW into negotiating a fair contract with the union.

Business, Local & State

BIW strikers upbeat, determined after 3 weeks on the picket line

by Rob Wolfe July 12, 2020July 12, 2020

The work stoppage at Bath Iron Works continues without any immediate signs of conciliation between management and the shipyard’s largest union, Local S6.

Times Record

BIW files charge against striking union after it threatens to fine members who cross picket line

by Kathleen O'Brien July 10, 2020July 15, 2020

According to the National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation, if a member of a union on strike resigns before returning to work, they cannot be fined or otherwise disciplined by the union.