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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.

Times Record

Bath Iron Works awarded $42.8 million contract addition for ship maintenance and upgrades

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

The shipyard will use the funds to continue maintenance and modernization of its Arleigh Burke-class destroyers.

Times Record

Bath shipyard workers rally amid rocky contract negotiations

by Kathleen O'Brien June 10, 2020June 12, 2020

Workers held a demonstration Wednesday morning to show solidarity as union officials negotiate for higher wages, among other demands.

Times Record

Hammering their point home: Bath shipyard workers make noise in protest during contract negotiations

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

While a strike hasn’t been declared yet, the union plans to hold a rally outside the union hall on Washington Street in Bath on Wednesday at 6 a.m.

The Forecaster

Midcoast Meetings: June 12-19

June 9, 2020June 15, 2020

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

Coastal Journal, The Forecaster, Times Record

Bath-area school district adopts $38.2 million budget with 2.1% tax increase

by Alex Lear June 9, 2020June 9, 2020

Residents of Regional School Unit 1’s four communities will vote on the budget at referendum July 14.

Times Record

Bath shipyard’s largest union threatens strike as contract negotiations falter

by Kathleen O'Brien June 8, 2020June 9, 2020

“If BIW doesn’t cease its union-busting tactics and come back to the table with a suitable offer, our membership will likely have no other option but to strike,” Chris Weirs, president of Local S6, BIW’s largest union, wrote Monday. “The last thing we want is a strike, but we are prepared to do so if needed.”