Dec 7, 2020 | Local S6 Leadership Alerts
Brothers and Sisters,
On Tuesday, December 1st, 2020, Local Lodge S6 was formally notified in writing of Bath Iron Works’ intent to enter into the Joint Agreement Process. The notice focused on Bath Iron Works’ need to continue using targeted subcontracting beyond December 31st, 2020. While the Union is disappointed and frustrated with receiving this notification, we are obligated to follow the negotiated language of the CBA as per article 39; Joint Agreement Process, which we fought for and successfully maintained. When Local Lodge S6 received this notification we immediately reached out to the President of BIW; Dirk Lesko. After a lengthy dialogue, it became apparent that Bath Iron Works wants to continue targeted subcontracting.
Mr. Lesko went on to cite several contributing factors that led to the unfortunate decision to extend subcontracting. He spoke at length on the many challenges the Joint Schedule Recovery Committee has been addressing. To date, we have been getting through many issues to regain schedule and are heading in the right direction, but the US Navy has reiterated their need for Navy ships to be delivered on time and on schedule. Mr. Lesko praised the work the parties have been able to achieve collectively. He emphasized his commitment to continue hiring as fast as possible while reducing subcontractors as fast as possible so that no subcontractors remain. Mr. Lesko continued to stress that he would prefer to hire in lieu of subcontracting. He provided a significant amount of data to justify his need for subcontracting while expressing his disappointment with having to make that decision. One example Mr. Lesko provided was that over the past year Bath Iron Works hired 850 employees but lost 858 employees due to attrition. That’s a net loss of (8) eight mechanics. Local Lodge S6 is committed to fully representing its members and ensuring subcontractors are not in our shipyard.
Bath Iron Works’ statement to the Union is they are trying to grow the business to have over 5,000 mechanics to support a (2) two-ship a year shipyard. This would give Bath Iron Works the ability to seek new additional work. If Bath Iron Works simply moves mechanics to different departments internally, they do not grow the business. If this is not done, Bath Iron Works will inevitably lay off mechanics where it doesn’t need the manning for a (1) one-ship a year shipyard, which doesn’t help anyone. Additionally, hiring is the most important thing we need to collectively focus on. Many senior mechanics will be retiring next year, along with a worldwide pandemic placing restrictions on just about everything, the focus is clear.
We will continue to scrutinize Bath Iron Works’ need for subcontracting while helping to recover schedule. The Union is currently in a position in which communication and collaboration with Bath Iron Works are hard to imagine considering our history. However, we are moving forward as we need to continue regaining the schedule to achieve a build rate of (2) two ships a year. We have a window of opportunity to positions ourselves for the future. We share a desired outcome but have different ideologies on how to get there. The Joint Schedule Recovery Committee process is currently working in the right direction. We are committed to this but will always keep our guard up as it pertains to the use of subcontracting. Article 39 of the CBA provides us that avenue.
The Unions focus will be to get subcontractors out of our shipyard as quickly as possible. We will be taking all the provided information and seeking advice from two separate attorneys the Local Lodge retains to assist in arbitrations. We will update our membership as we get feedback from our legal counsel, and will pursue all remedies through our collective bargaining agreement. If any member would like additional information the Local Lodge will provide it as requested.
In Solidarity,
Local S6 Leadership
Dec 1, 2020 | Memorandum Of Agreement
Make sure you elect your health benefits by this Friday, December 4th. If you have the HSA plan you still need to select your seeded HSA (600 for single or 1200 for family) even if you aren’t changing anything from last year. Otherwise you will automatically be enrolled into the HSA account with no seed money. Go to gdbenefits.com to enroll in your benefits. The deadline for declaration of benefits is December 4th, 2020. If you have any further questions please call the GDBIW service center at 1-888-432-3633.
Nov 20, 2020 | COVID-19, Local S6 Leadership Alerts
Brothers and Sisters,
There has been no new agreement signed for facemasks. Compliance with facemasks should be everyone’s concern and priority, aligning with the terms and conditions of the existing Memorandum of Agreement. What we don’t want is direction being given that incites an argument or misguided direction, leading to disciplining of our members. The agreement signed by both parties back on 8/13/20 is below for reference so everyone understands what the rules are.
In Solidarity,
Local S6 Leadership

Oct 30, 2020 | Local S6 Elections, Local S6 Leadership Alerts
DISTRICT DELEGATE UPDATE
Friday, October 30, 2020
We have two (2) openings for Local S6 Delegate to District Lodge 4 for the remainder of the term. If interested, all names need to be turned in by end of business on Monday, November, 30th, 2020.
Delegates and alternates shall be elected for a four (4) year term by the Local Lodge. No member shall be eligible to be nominated as a delegate or alternate to represent the members of the Local Lodge unless he has been a fully paid-up member of his Local Lodge in continuous good standing for twenty-four (24) months immediately preceding the month in which the nominations for delegates are made.
No person shall be eligible to be seated as a delegate of any Local Lodge unless he has continued to be a full paid-up member in good standing in his Local Lodge throughout the period between his nomination and election as a delegate and the District meeting.
Delegates meet twice (2) a year with the District Lodge and report on the Local Lodge’s recent activity, as well as weigh in on district-related business matters.
Oct 30, 2020 | Local S6 Elections, Local S6 Leadership Alerts
LEADERSHIP ALERT: COMMITTEE UPDATE
Friday, October 30, 2020
Benefits Committee |
Education Committee |
Glenn Burroughs |
Raymond Orff |
Randy Levesque |
Shawn Randall |
Rick Poulin |
Krystal Albert |
Dave Sparks 2nd Shift |
Dan Skelton |
Safety Committee |
Organizing Committee |
Matt Dustin |
Levi Benner |
Rick Sites |
Chris Williams |
Donald Driver |
Jeremy Fortin |
Raymond Orff |
Rick Sites |
Shawn Randall |
Kevin Gayton |
Dan Beck |
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Bob MacArthur |
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David Oleyar |
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Community Services |
Legislative Committee |
Krystal Albert |
Tim Suitter |
Richard Doyle |
Doug Hall |
Melissa McMullen |
Ryan Ryder |
Tarra Sheerer |
Stephen Stewart |
Trinity Driscoll |
Brad Farrell |
Veterans Committee |
Womens Committee |
Brandt McCollett |
Krystal Albert |
Andrew Lambert |
April Austin |
Valentin Alvarado |
Allisa Reno |
Shane Sours |
Melissa McMullen |
Terry Frost |
Tarra Sheerer |
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Sorale Black |
Oct 30, 2020 | Local S6 Elections, Local S6 Leadership Alerts
LEADERSHIP ALERT: STEWARD UPDATE
Friday, October 30, 2020
BATH/EBMF SHOP STEWARDS
Name
|
Represented Classification |
Shift |
Dan Chadbourne |
C02, S18 |
1st |
Kevin Gayton |
C70, Y02 |
1st |
Clint Downer |
E02 |
1st |
David Clukey |
E02 |
1st |
Shawn Tardif |
E02 |
1st |
Curtis McCulloch |
H18 |
1st |
Sean Coughtrie |
I02 |
1st |
Eric Severy |
I02 |
1st |
Patrick Wenners |
O04 |
1st |
Randy Johnson |
O04 |
1st |
Philip Moulton |
M04 |
1st |
Dylan Forrest |
Maintenance, T12 |
1st |
Mark Jones |
Maintenance, T12 |
1st |
Marc Bubar |
P10, P06 |
1st |
Andy James |
P10, P06 |
1st |
Jami Bellefleur |
P10, P06 |
1st |
Ryan Ryder |
P18 |
1st |
Donald Driver |
P18 |
1st |
Mark Cyr |
S02, S06 |
1st |
Levi Benner |
S40, L40 |
1st |
Chris Williams |
S40, L40 |
1st |
Bill Barrows |
S40, L40 |
1st |
Jon Mitchell |
T04 |
1st |
Brad Farrell |
T04 |
1st |
Nick Plaisted |
W12 |
1st |
Richard Dumond |
W12 |
1st |
Jeremy Fortin |
W12 |
1st |
Levi Benner |
General Steward EBMF |
1st |
Kelley Ammons |
E02 |
2nd |
Nate Murray |
E02 |
2nd |
Richard Doyle |
H18, C70, Y02 |
2nd |
Trinity Driscoll |
Maintenance, M04, O04 |
2nd |
Terry Frost |
P10, S06, S02, General Steward |
2nd |
Bob MacArthur |
P10, S06, S02 |
2nd |
Corey Soucy |
P18, T04 |
2nd |
Dan Skelton |
W12, S40, L40 |
2nd |
Timothy Halle |
W12, S40, L40 |
2nd |
Cliff Hooper |
All Trades, General Steward |
3rd |
Travis Hooper |
All Trades |
3rd |
HARDINGS/BISSONS/CW SHOP STEWARDS
Name |
Represented Classification |
Shift |
Tim Malia |
C70, Y02 |
1st |
Donyule Rector |
L40, W12 |
1st |
Rob Hale |
Maint, P10, S02, S06 |
1st |
Todd Biswell |
S40 |
1st |
Lucas Cole |
T04, H18 |
1st |
David Oleyar III |
M04 |
1st |
Kyle Moore |
C02, H18, M03, M20, M21, P10
(CW/Ace/Bissons/Arrow Hart) |
1st |
Shane Sours |
C70, S06, S40, P10, Y02, S02, Maint |
2nd |
Donald Curtis |
H18, L40, T04, M04 & W12 |
2nd |