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Published
June 25, 2020

Maine Voices: BIW brought on strike by forfeiting trust of workers

Senior management has subcontracted jobs and tried to cut costs in ways that have eroded morale and productivity.
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

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 16, 2020

Commentary: Let’s offer Maine’s front-line employees a real choice during COVID crisis

State leave and unemployment policies can be changed to better serve both workers and employers at places like Tyson Foods.
Published
June 13, 2020

Union negotiators at Bath Iron Works reject final contract offer

The company says it presented its 'last, best and final' offer to Machinists Union Local S6 on Saturday.

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Published
June 13, 2020

Another View: Unions help ensure police officers won’t face accountability

Contract protections make it harder to rein in small abuses and can even shield egregious actions.
Published
June 1, 2020

Sidelined workers face dilemma when called back to the job

Labor advocates say Maine's reopening is putting some people in the difficult position of risking their health or their livelihood.
Published
May 13, 2020

Our View: COVID-19’s risks don’t fall the same on everyone

Low-income workers, particularly essential ones, have borne the brunt of the outbreak, and that will likely continue as businesses reopen.
Published
May 10, 2020

Insight: Industry history tells why meatpacking is a COVID-19 hot spot

In the best of times, these are hard jobs done by workers with little clout.
Published
May 4, 2020

Recent layoffs raise questions about severance, notification

Employees in a mass layoff are supposed to receive advance warning and extra compensation, but that isn't always happening during the coronavirus pandemic.