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.
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Striking BIW union meets with federal mediator
The union said any movement toward resuming contract negotiations is halted until the BIW meets with the mediator.
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Bath expands downtown sidewalks for business, pedestrian use
The changes will last until Oct. 31, according to a report from the city.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
BIW strike continues into third week with no resolution
While the strike marches on, BIW announced it is hiring more temporary subcontractors to compensate for 4,300 machinists out of work.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Look for ways to celebrate safely in Maine on the Fourth
Even though many traditional events won’t happen this year, there are still ways to enjoy our national birthday.
Posted inTimes Record
Report: No animals trapped in Bath anti-rabies program had rabies
The $26,600 trapping effort also failed to catch any foxes, the species responsible for 18 rabies-related attacks on people and pets in the past year.
Posted inTimes Record
BIW loses out on $936 million destroyer contract
A contract for a third Arleigh-Burke class destroyer for the current fiscal year was awarded to Huntington Ingalls Inc. in Mississippi, BIW’s main competitor and the only other shipyard that builds that type of destroyer.
Posted inTimes Record
Striking BIW workers will lose health insurance in midst of pandemic
Workers continue picketing and gathering after the shipyard announced Monday Two more workers have tested positive for coronavirus.
Posted inTimes Record
Striking BIW workers brace for economic hardship
As the strike enters its second week, some union members are prepared to find a second job to make ends meet, while other BIW veterans have considered early retirement.
Posted inMaine, Times Record
Two more BIW workers test positive for COVID-19
The company tied these employees to a worker who tested positive last week.