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Striking union at BIW asks federal mediator to help with contract

by Associated Press June 25, 2020June 25, 2020

Both the company and the union said they’re open to resuming negotiations, but that hadn’t happened as of Thursday.

Maine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion

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

by Thomas P. Kurtz Special to the Press Herald June 25, 2020June 24, 2020

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

Times Record

War of words: BIW says it’s ready to talk, union fires back

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

As the strike continues outside the shipyard’s gates, both parties claim they’re ready to restart negotiations, but have waited for the other to move first.

Local & State

Biden to BIW: ‘Make a fair offer’ to strikers

by Penelope Overton June 24, 2020January 29, 2021

The likely Democratic presidential nominee praised members of the striking shipyard union on Wednesday.

Times Record

Picketing in a pandemic: BIW union members forego face masks while on strike

by Kathleen O'Brien June 24, 2020

Tim Suitter, Local S6 spokesman, said union officials are “trying to spread people out amongst facilities and limit the number of people in one area, [as well as] recommending social distancing and face masks.”