https://preprod.pressherald.com/tag/bath-maine/page/113

bath maine

Published
August 11, 2020

Midcoast Meetings: Aug. 14-21

Editor's note: Due to closures and cancellations prompted by the COVID-19 coronavirus, call ahead to see if meetings listed are still being held.
Published
August 10, 2020

Striking BIW workers helped by local food banks

Many union members using the food bank said they’re feeling the pressure of two months of lost wages, but the lack of health insurance during the strike has been more financially and emotionally taxing.
Published
August 8, 2020

Union negotiators, BIW agree on contract proposal after seven weeks on strike

Union members will vote on the new contract proposal via telephone Aug. 21-23, according to the union. If approved, the contract would last until Aug. 20, 2023.
Published
August 6, 2020

BIW, union negotiation makes steady progress in seventh week of strike

Bath Iron Works and its largest union had reached an agreement on eight contract articles as of Thursday, including one of the “main issues” of the ongoing strike.
Published
August 5, 2020

Two more BIW workers test positive for coronavirus

The BIW employee and contractor were last at work on Aug. 3 and Aug. 1, respectively, and have since been quarantined.

advertisement

Published
August 5, 2020

Striking BIW union says rekindled negotiation has stalled

Details on the second meeting between Bath Iron Works and its largest union are murky, but union leaders said some progress was made before ‘bigger issues’ caused negotiations to ‘break down.’
Published
August 5, 2020

Shipyard union says talks ‘breaking down’ with shipbuilder

Union Facebook post: 'Negotiations appear to be breaking down as the bigger issues are being addressed.'
Published
August 4, 2020

Bath-area schools announce reopening plan

Full-time distance learning will be available for families who are uncomfortable with in-person classes. Families must commit to either the district’s plan or remote learning by Aug. 17.
Published
August 4, 2020

BIW, striking union make some progress in first meeting since June

Contract negotiations between Bath Iron Works and Machinists Union Local S6 will continue Tuesday.
Published
August 3, 2020

No answers yet after BIW, striking union meet together with mediator for first time

The last time union and company officials spoke was during negotiations in June, but communication stalled after BIW delivered its “last, best and final” contract to the union, much of which union officials roundly rejected.