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.
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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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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 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.
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Two more BIW workers test positive for COVID-19
The company tied these employees to a worker who tested positive last week.
Posted inTimes Record
BIW gets $132 million contract adjustment from government as strike over union contract wages on
The contract modification will fund improvements at shipyard and to the performance of Arleigh Burke-class destroyers, the main type of ship BIW builds for the Navy.
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Strike enters day 5: Bath shipyard union wants federal mediator for help as communication stalls
Both the company and union have said they’re ready to restart negotiations, but each party was waiting for the other to make the first move as of Thursday.
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Fourth BIW worker tests positive for coronavirus
The three employees who previously tested positive have since recovered and returned to work.
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BIW union picketer struck by car
The incident is under investigation and police haven’t released the identities of those involved. There were no injuries.