Bath, Maine – In an effort to continue to prioritize the health and safety of employees as the shipyard continues to fulfill its obligations as a part of the country’s “critical infrastructure” network, Bath Iron Works is expanding safeguards by increasing the number of crews focused on disinfecting and cleaning all work areas. Beginning Monday, additional subcontractors will focus on more frequent disinfecting of workspaces and basic housekeeping, allowing BIW production employees to remain dedicated to necessary shipbuilding work.
The company is actively encouraging employees to take full use of the range of benefits and options including paid vacation and sick time to pursue what they believe are best for themselves and their families. About half of the production workforce has availed themselves of the company’s time-off policies during this time. To-date, the company is aware of one confirmed COVID-19 case among its workforce, involving an employee who was last onsite March 13.
“To those affected directly by COVID-19, our hearts go out to you. For our colleagues who are faithfully continuing to serve day-in and day-out, thank you for the work you do that is so essential to our nation’s security,” said Dirk Lesko, Bath Iron Works President. “We are very proud of BIW employees’ commitments and their dedication.”
General Dynamics Bath Iron Works is an equal opportunity employer. More information about General Dynamics Bath Iron Works, a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), can be found at www.gdbiw.com.