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Times Record

Council that represents Bath Iron Works unions endorses Gideon

by Kathleen O'Brien August 2, 2020

The council represents the shipyard’s largest unions, Local S7 and Local S6, which has been on strike for six weeks.

Local & State

BIW, striking workers to head to bargaining table

by Associated Press July 31, 2020July 31, 2020

Bath Iron Works and the union representing striking workers are headed back to the negotiating table for the first time since a strike began more than a month ago.

Times Record

Shipbuilder, striking workers to head to bargaining table

by The Associated Press July 31, 2020

BATH — Navy shipbuilder Bath Iron Works and the union representing striking workers will head back to the negotiating table for the first time since a strike began more than a month ago, a union official said Friday. Both parties will participate in a session on Monday with a federal mediator, Jay Wadleigh, district business […]

Times Record

Bath shipyard union rallies as strike enters sixth week

by Kathleen O'Brien July 26, 2020

Local S6 leaders and Maine lawmakers addressed hundreds of union members, now approaching their six week on strike, during a rally Saturday morning. Speakers reaffirmed the union’s call for Bath Iron Works to negotiate a fair contract for its largest union.

Business, Local & State, News

Collins, Gideon visit Bath Iron Works picket line

by Kathleen O'Brien July 24, 2020July 24, 2020

The two, who will face off in the U.S. Senate race in November, speak with union members and officials.

Business, Local & State

Union at BIW requests that both sides meet together with mediator

by Associated Press July 23, 2020July 23, 2020

There have been no formal talks since Machinists Local S6 went on strike June 22 after overwhelmingly rejecting the company’s final offer.

Op-eds, Opinion

Dana Connors: Shipbuilding makes Maine work – BIW, union must reach accord

by Dana Connors Special to the Press Herald July 23, 2020July 22, 2020

The strike is making it even harder for Maine to recover from the pandemic. Compromise is crucial.

Times Record

BIW workers navigate financial fallout during strike

by Kathleen O'Brien July 22, 2020July 23, 2020

After a month without wages, many members of the Local S6 union are taking temporary jobs to make ends meet during a strike that could drag on for months.