James Breaux, a Black resident of Morgan City, Louisiana, says that BIW violated the Americans with Disabilities Act and terminated him because of his race after creating a ‘racially hostile work environment.’
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Police arrest protesters outside Bath Iron Works ceremony
Bath police and Sagadahoc County deputies arrested 9 people outside the north gate to the shipyard Saturday morning in advance of a christening ceremony for the shipyard’s newest destroyer.
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Bath Iron Works prepares to christen newest warship
The Arleigh Burke-class destroyer is named after Irish citizen Patrick Gallagher, who served as a lance corporal during the Vietnam War.
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Bath Iron Works awarded $202 million contract for services for destroyers
The Bath shipyard will receive $202 million for the first year of planning yard services for Arleigh Burke-class destroyers.
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Navy secretary and Sen. King discuss Navy’s future and Bath Iron Works’ role, during hearing
Sen. Angus King questioned U.S. Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro about the Navy’s future, the threat of hypersonic missiles and hinted at Bath Iron Works’ role in the future of naval security during a Armed Services Committee hearing Thursday afternoon. King asked Del Toro about the status of DDGX, the next generation of Navy destroyers […]
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BIW gets contract to maintain Zumwalt-class destroyers
The Navy renewed a contract with ship-building company Bath Iron Works to continue services on three Bath-built Zumwalt destroyers.
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Maine colleges, universities partner with defense industry to recruit and train thousands of workers
As overseas military threats multiply, the U.S. defense industry is looking to vastly scale up hiring and worker training, including in Maine.
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Bath Iron Works hires new vice president of supply chain, quality
Eric Masna has 30 years of operational and supply chain experience and previously served as vice president of supply chain at Connecticut-based FuelCell Energy.
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Bath-built destroyer shoots down missile fired at it by Houthis, officials say
The crew of the USS Carney shot down the missile in the Gulf of Aden, where it’s protecting shipping vessels targeted by Houthis retaliating against Israel’s military campaign against Hamas.
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Former Bath Iron Works pipefitter installed as new leader of international union
Brian Bryant was named president of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, which represents 4,250 Bath Iron Works employees.