BIW
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PublishedJuly 16, 2020
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.
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PublishedJuly 14, 2020
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
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PublishedJuly 10, 2020
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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PublishedJuly 9, 2020
Analysts: BIW’s future depends on union, management cooperation
Loren Thompson, chief operating officer of the Virginia-based Lexington Institute, said when tension between a company and its unions becomes a chronic issue, it can slow production and increase costs for the customer, the Navy, making the shipyard less likely to win future contracts.
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PublishedJuly 7, 2020
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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PublishedJuly 7, 2020
BIW to temporarily lay off workers during union strike
BIW is looking to layoff Local S7 surveyors and trades inspectors, according to BIW President Dirk Lesko, due to lack of work brought on by another union's strike.
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PublishedJuly 6, 2020
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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PublishedJuly 5, 2020
BIW strike continues into 3rd week with no resolution
Meanwhile, the company is hiring more temporary subcontractors to compensate for 4,300 machinists out of work.
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PublishedJune 29, 2020
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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PublishedJune 29, 2020
Two more BIW workers test positive for COVID-19
The company tied these employees to a worker who tested positive last week.
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