November 23, 2024
Business

BIW machinist union supports contract

PORTLAND – Bath Iron Works’ major machinists union voted Sunday in favor of a contract good through 2008, one many workers say contains more language that benefits workers than previous contracts with the shipbuilder.

During a meeting at the Cumberland County Civic Center, about 79 percent of the membership for Local S6 voted for the new contract, which was to go into effect at midnight Monday.


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