BIW

Published
June 18, 2020

As contentious contract vote looms, BIW, union brace for possible strike

Local S6 union members vote this weekend to decide whether to accept the contract proposed by the shipyard, as well as whether to strike for the first time in 20 years.
Published
June 18, 2020

BIW VP: Contract offer delivers strong economic benefit to shipyard workers

The management team has presented solutions that help improve operations in a way that treats employees fairly.
Published
June 17, 2020

BIW delivers machines designed to boost production of COVID-19 test swabs

With the help of the BIW-built machines, Guilford-based Puritan Medical Group will double its monthly swab production from 20 million to 40 million.
Published
June 17, 2020

Local S6 president: For sake of Maine economy, BIW workers deserve fair contract

It’s time for an offer that honors experience, respects workers and provides career stability.
Published
June 14, 2020

BIW’s largest union rejects final contract proposal as clock ticks down

BIW’s final three-year contract offer includes an annual 3% pay increase, maintains current premiums on benefits including 401(k) and life insurance but would increase health plan co-pays. A union committee has rejected the proposal, putting negotiations in flux.

Published
June 11, 2020

Lawmakers urge BIW to rethink expanding subcontracting amid tense union negotiations

Democratic Reps. Jared Golden and Chellie Pingree sent a joint letter to Dirk Lesko, president of BIW, suggesting the company refocus its efforts "on hiring, training and investing in Maine workers for these critical jobs" rather than expanding subcontracting.
Published
June 10, 2020

Bath Iron Works awarded $42.8 million contract addition for ship maintenance and upgrades

The shipyard will use the funds to continue maintenance and modernization of its Arleigh Burke-class destroyers.
Published
June 10, 2020

Bath shipyard workers rally amid rocky contract negotiations

Workers held a demonstration Wednesday morning to show solidarity as union officials negotiate for higher wages, among other demands.
Published
June 9, 2020

Hammering their point home: Bath shipyard workers make noise in protest during contract negotiations

While a strike hasn’t been declared yet, the union plans to hold a rally outside the union hall on Washington Street in Bath on Wednesday at 6 a.m.
Published
June 8, 2020

Bath shipyard’s largest union threatens strike as contract negotiations falter

"If BIW doesn’t cease its union-busting tactics and come back to the table with a suitable offer, our membership will likely have no other option but to strike," Chris Weirs, president of Local S6, BIW's largest union, wrote Monday. "The last thing we want is a strike, but we are prepared to do so if needed."