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BATH - By February 1, General Dynamic will lay off 73 workers at BIW. According to an announcement by the leadership of the Local S-6 of the Machinists union, the layoffs will include 20 shipfitters, 16 insulators, 15 preservation technicians, 12 welders and 10 machine operators.
Susan Collins and Olympia Snowe issued statements upon learning of the layoffs.
“We are saddened by the announcement today that General Dynamic intends to layoff 73 workers at Bath Iron Work by February 1st. The men and women of Bath Iron Works are the hardest working, and most dedicated shipbuilders in the world and it is extremely disappointing to learn that some will lose their jobs through no fault of their own."
"BIW is critical to maintaining the strength of our Navy, to equipping the fleet with the most advanced technologies available, and to fortifying our national security. We will continue to work closely with the Navy for the workload necessary to continue to produce the finest combat ships in the world."
"We will make every effort to ensure that employees affected by this layoff will receive the assistance they deserve regarding retraining opportunities, unemployment insurance, and any other resources that are available.”
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