Bath Iron Works Archives - The Portland Press Herald

As contentious contract vote looms, BIW, union brace for possible strike

by Kathleen O'Brien June 18, 2020June 18, 2020

Local S6 union members vote this weekend to decide whether to accept the contract proposed by the shipyard, as well as whether to strike for the first time in 20 years.

Op-eds, Opinion

BIW VP: Contract offer delivers strong economic benefit to shipyard workers

by Jon A. Fitzgerald Special to the Press Herald June 18, 2020June 17, 2020

The management team has presented solutions that help improve operations in a way that treats employees fairly.

Times Record

BIW delivers machines designed to boost production of COVID-19 test swabs

by Kathleen O'Brien June 17, 2020June 17, 2020

With the help of the BIW-built machines, Guilford-based Puritan Medical Group will double its monthly swab production from 20 million to 40 million.

Op-eds, Opinion

Local S6 president: For sake of Maine economy, BIW workers deserve fair contract

by Chris Wiers Special to the Press Herald June 17, 2020June 16, 2020

It’s time for an offer that honors experience, respects workers and provides career stability.

Business, Local & State

Largest union at BIW to vote on contract offer, possible strike

by Rob Wolfe June 14, 2020June 14, 2020

Disagreements about subcontracting and seniority privileges at Bath Iron Works plagued negotiations, a union representative says.

Times Record

BIW’s largest union rejects final contract proposal as clock ticks down

by Kathleen O'Brien June 14, 2020June 14, 2020

BIW’s final three-year contract offer includes an annual 3% pay increase, maintains current premiums on benefits including 401(k) and life insurance but would increase health plan co-pays. A union committee has rejected the proposal, putting negotiations in flux.

Business, Local & State, News, Uncategorized

Union negotiators at Bath Iron Works reject final contract offer

by Rob Wolfe June 13, 2020June 14, 2020

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

Times Record

Lawmakers urge BIW to rethink expanding subcontracting amid tense union negotiations

by Kathleen O'Brien June 11, 2020June 11, 2020

Democratic Reps. Jared Golden and Chellie Pingree sent a joint letter to Dirk Lesko, president of BIW, suggesting the company refocus its efforts “on hiring, training and investing in Maine workers for these critical jobs” rather than expanding subcontracting.