Local S6 call on members of Congress to pressure BIW into negotiating a fair contract with the union.
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Two car crash delays Route 1 traffic in Brunswick
A two-vehicle crash slowed traffic on Route 1 southbound near the Bath Iron Works Harding Plant in east Brunswick on Tuesday. Police and firefighters were alerted to the crash at about 4:40 p.m. Upon arrival, officers found two vehicles in the median, with one atop the other. Police say their investigation found that a 2010 […]
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Missing Freeport woman found 300 yards from her home
A game warden and his K-9 locate Sarah Dowling on Tuesday morning about 45 minutes after they resumed a search begun the day before.
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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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Downeaster ridership low but rising as trains start running after two-month shutdown
The pandemic has pushed back plans for the rail service from Brunswick to Rockland dubbed the Coastal Connection, which has already been delayed several times.
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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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Arrowsic man arrested after allegedly trying to stab relative over cheeseburger
Joshua Canonico, 44, allegedly tried to stab a relative with a wood chisel as the two fought.
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Woolwich man still critical after being hit by truck in Topsham
Maine State Police say 41-year-old Joseph Fisher of Woolwich was standing on the shoulder of Interstate 295 northbound securing items in the bed of his pickup truck when he was struck by a box truck.