Negotiations Update: 7/22/20 – Local S6 Sent a Comprehensive Package of Solutions and Offers for Phebe Novakovic to review. She passed it along to Dirk Lesko. Please review his response.

Jul 22, 2020 | Local S6 Leadership Alerts, Negotiations

Brothers and Sisters,

The LS6 Negotiating Committee sent a comprehensive package of offers and solutions to subcontracting and major production issues to Phebe Novakovic. These proposals were submitted to BIW before and during negotiations. We hoped that with her review/input it would bringing BIW management to the table to negotiate a fair agreement. Phebe forwarded this package to Dirk Lesko. His response is below.

Please note the highlighted paragraph. Remember when BIW said they weren’t attacking our seniority. We are of the opinion that they are and this letter is consistent with that viewpoint.

In Solidarity, Local S6 Leadership

Negotiations Update- 7/21/20

Jul 21, 2020 | Local S6 Leadership Alerts, Negotiations

Brothers and Sister,

The Local S6 Negotiating Committee spoke with the Federal Mediator for around 2 ½ hours today, discussing several debatable topics. Understanding BIW gave the Union their position on a contract proposal in their last, best, and final, they are willing to consider Union proposals.

The Local S6 Negotiating Committee has been examining additional solutions to BIW proposals that do not violate seniority or subcontract our work. We suggested a meeting in person with BIW’S team, with the suggestion that BIW brings someone with production knowledge and a decision-maker. The Mediators’ will be video linked in due to travel restrictions if BIW is agreeable.

Nothing specific was discussed from the Company’s perspective due to the Mediator’s confidentiality agreements with both parties. We have consistently been ready and willing to get back to the bargaining table to negotiate a fair contract for our members. We want the State of Maine to prosper. We want to deliver the best built ships as always for the US Navy. We should be hearing something in the next few days as to the next step of the process. We are hopeful and anticipate some form of a meeting with BIW by next week.

In Solidarity,

Local S6 Negotiating Committee

Attention Local S6 members, family, friends and supporters! IAM International President Robert Martinez Jr. will be at the Local S6 union hall on Saturday, July 25 at 9 a.m. to address our brave membership. Hear from our International President as we deliver a strong message of solidarity to our members and tell Bath Iron Works to negotiate a fair contract NOW!

Attention Local S6 members, family, friends and supporters! IAM International President Robert Martinez Jr. will be at the Local S6 union hall on Saturday, July 25 at 9 a.m. to address our brave membership. Hear from our International President as we deliver a strong message of solidarity to our members and tell Bath Iron Works to negotiate a fair contract NOW!

Jul 20, 2020 | Local S6 Leadership Alerts, Local S6 Upcoming Events

Attention Local S6 members, family, friends and supporters!

IAM International President Robert Martinez Jr. will be at the Local S6 union hall on Saturday, July 25 at 9 a.m. to address our brave membership. Hear from our International President as we deliver a strong message of solidarity to our members and tell Bath Iron Works to negotiate a fair contract NOW!

Please, wear a mask and maintain social distance at all times.

We look forward to seeing you on Saturday morning!