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BIW

Published
April 27, 2020

First Bath-built Zumwalt officially finished, handed over to Navy

The Navy assumed ownership in 2016, but the Zumwalt wasn’t yet combat ready.
Published
April 21, 2020

BIW 3D prints face shields for health care workers facing virus

BIW's three 3D printers have been programmed to work around the clock to produce 12 face shields per day for MaineHealth, the state’s largest integrated health care system.
Published
April 16, 2020

BIW, union extend contract for one month amid pandemic

The four-year contract between BIW, a subsidiary of General Dynamics, and Local S6 was due to expire on May 17 but it will now expire on June 21.
Published
April 13, 2020

BIW says it will stay open despite plea from 72 lawmakers

Legislators acknowledged steps the shipyard has taken to protect workers, such as requiring workers to wear face masks, halting the use of private vans for commuting, and sanitizing workspaces, but said additional measures must be taken to protect public health.
Published
April 6, 2020

BIW requires workers to wear face masks, over union objections

Chris Wiers, president of Machinists Union Local S6, he's concerned homemade masks made of cotton and other flammable materials are a severe safety risk.

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Published
April 2, 2020

Second positive COVID-19 case reported at BIW; shipyard remains open

David Hench, BIW’s spokesman, said the employee was last on company property on March 31 but he would not disclose the name of the employee or where they work.
Published
April 1, 2020

Bath shipyard keeps local eateries afloat during virus outbreak

In total, 13 local restaurants supply about 5,000 lunches per day, according to BIW.
Published
March 30, 2020

BIW boosts shipyard sanitation amid coronavirus pandemic

According to the company’s website, cleaning efforts include washing the bathrooms and break rooms once a day, turnstiles, railings and doorknobs will be cleaned during all three shifts, and employees are encouraged to wash their hands frequently.
Published
March 27, 2020

Maine’s congressional delegation urges Navy to ease pressure on BIW to keep operating

The letter signed by Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King and Reps. Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden asks the Navy to apply the same standards to private shipyards such as BIW as it does to its 4 public shipyards.
Published
March 26, 2020

BIW extends unpaid leave as worker attendance remains low

While the shipyard hasn’t halted production, despite calls to do so from union leaders and politicians, BIW leadership extended its unpaid leave offer to employees through April 10.