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Bath man arrested for allegedly hitting bicyclist, driving away

by Darcie Moore July 14, 2020July 14, 2020

Police say relatives of 27-year-old Daniel Willey, the driver of the vehicle, contacted police after Willey returned home and told them what happened.

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Midcoast Meetings: July 17-24

July 13, 2020July 15, 2020

Editor’s note: Due to closures and cancellations prompted by the COVID-19 coronavirus, call ahead to see if meetings listed are still being held.

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BIW files charge against striking union after it threatens to fine members who cross picket line

by Kathleen O'Brien July 10, 2020July 10, 2020

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.

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Analysts: BIW’s future depends on union, management cooperation

by Kathleen O'Brien July 9, 2020July 9, 2020

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.

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Midcoast Meetings: July 10-17

July 7, 2020

Editor’s note: Due to closures and cancellations prompted by the COVID-19 coronavirus, call ahead to see if meetings listed are still being held.

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BIW to temporarily lay off workers during strike

by Kathleen O'Brien July 7, 2020July 7, 2020

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.

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BIW to temporarily lay off workers during union strike

by Kathleen O'Brien July 7, 2020July 7, 2020

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.