While the shipyard hasn’t halted production, despite calls to do so from union leaders and politicians, BIW leadership extended its unpaid leave offer to employees through April 10.
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Only 41% of BIW workers came to work after first case of coronavirus at the shipyard
According to Tim Suitter, the communications representative for the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers local S6, BIW’s largest union, the low shift count was not a unified statement by employees.
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Despite BIW worker’s positive test for coronavirus, union officials say company won’t close
Union officials say Bath Iron Works, citing a mandate from the president and the Navy, wants to keep the shipyard open despite the pandemic.
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Navy calls BIW to remain open despite demands from Maine delegation, union
James Geurts, assistant secretary of the Navy pointed to the president’s coronavirus guidelines, which states “If you work in a critical infrastructure industry … you have a special responsibility to maintain your normal work schedule.”
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Maine delegation calls on Defense Department to protect BIW workers
Democrats also are asking the department to push back its scheduled deadlines for the delivery of warships.
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BIW adds temporary parking throughout Bath
Additional spaces needed after shipyard shuttle service suspended
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Union leaders step up the call for BIW to close to protect workers from virus
Matt Schlobohm, executive director of Maine AFL-CIO, said BIW’s 8,000 workers from all 16 counties come into contact with upwards of 100,000 people when they leave the shipyard’s gates, meaning if coronavirus reaches BIW, it could speed the spread of the disease across the state.
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Union leaders call for closure of BIW over coronavirus policies
The shipyard says it already offers paid sick time and vacation, and is offering all employees the option of unpaid leave during the 2-week period of March 16-27.
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Sen. Collins presses Navy leaders on proposed reduction of Bath-built ships
Sen. Collins said the cut is goes against the 355-ship Navy fleet goal, which the Trump administration backed and Congress made law through the 2018 National Defense Authorization Act.
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It is uncertain whether Bath Iron Works would halt production in face of COVID-19
BIW brought an undisclosed number of employees in Yokosuka, Japan home who were assigned to help repair and update destroyers at the naval base. The employees must spend two weeks in quarantine before returning to work.