An equipment failure a day after the future USS Michael Monsoor left for its first major tests on the open ocean forces the Zumwalt-class destroyer back to the shipyard.
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Newest stealth destroyer leaves BIW for at-sea trials
The future USS Michael Monsoor is the 2nd of 3 Zumwalt-class destroyers being built by Bath Iron Works.
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Bath Iron Works expected to bid on building new Navy frigates
The pressure is on to come up with a design for producing the slower, but heavily armed, warships.
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Maine lawmakers to consider extending tax credit for BIW
Since the 1990s, the Bath shipyard has benefited from the credit as long as it invests in its facility.
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Basketball coach settles lawsuit against Bath Iron Works
Brian Bennett sued the company in February, claiming he was illegally fired for coaching on the recommendation of his psychiatrist.
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Contract for 2 more destroyers promises BIW years of work
The Navy’s award includes funds for radar design upgrades that will enhance the warships’ ability to detect ballistic missiles.
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Union approves new contract with Bath Iron Works
Members of the Bath Marine Draftsmen’s Association vote 414-117 for the 4½-year deal, averting a strike.
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Hundreds of Bath Iron Works employees gear up for strike next week
After a new contract is rejected, labor leaders work on a walkout strategy, the biggest union at the shipyard declares its support and a federal mediator is helping both sides negotiate.
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BIW union representing 760 draftsmen and technicians rejects contract, set to strike
But members of the Bath Marine Draftsmen’s Association Local 3999 have agreed to work until the end of the week while negotiations continue.
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Former union official at Bath Iron Works pleads guilty to embezzling $280,000 from local
Ryan Jones of Bath faces as much five years in prison and a $10,000 fine, and likely will be ordered to make full restitution to the union.