Local S6, the largest union at Bath Iron Works, has been on strike for nearly a month.
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Master Naturalist Jan Collins to give webinar about bats
The Kennebec Estuary Land Trust and Midcoast Conservancy will host a live webinar about bats in Maine conducted by Jan Collins, Maine Master Naturalist, at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 23. This free event is great for naturalists 10 and older, according to a news release from the membership-supported land trusts based in Bath. Collins is […]
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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.
Posted inLocal & State, Times Record
Two species of rare beaked whales beached in Maine within weeks of each other
Local experts say these deep-diving whales should not be in coastal waters, but have no clue as to what brought them here or what happened to them.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Focus on individuality has made it harder for U.S. to fight COVID
We will benefit from an approach that incorporates equality, giving to one another and seeing events through their eyes.
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Striking Bath union fires back after shipyard files charge
Local S6 call on members of Congress to pressure BIW into negotiating a fair contract with the union.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Bath man arrested for allegedly hitting bicyclist, driving away
Police say relatives of 27-year-old Daniel Willey, the driver of the vehicle, contacted police after Willey returned home and told them what happened.
Posted inTimes Record
BIW files charge against striking union after it threatens to fine members who cross picket line
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.
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Analysts: BIW’s future depends on union, management cooperation
Analysts said BIW must compete against shipyards that may have a cheaper, non-unionized workforce.
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BIW to temporarily lay off workers during strike
The Bath shipyard is looking to lay off Local S7 surveyors and trades inspectors due to lack of work brought on by another union’s strike.