The union representing striking production workers wants to clarify whether the Navy endorses the use of subcontractors, a key point of contention with the company.
Bath Iron Works
Union, Bath Iron Works to continue talks with federal mediator
Local S6, the largest union at Bath Iron Works, has been on strike for nearly a month.
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.
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
BIW strikers upbeat, determined after 3 weeks on the picket line
The work stoppage at Bath Iron Works continues without any immediate signs of conciliation between management and the shipyard’s largest union, Local S6.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.