Union Raises More Than $61k For Injured Biw Worker

BATH, Maine— The Machinists Union is providing more than $61,000 to help a shipbuilder recover from a gruesome injury at Bath Iron Works. Garrett Bailey, who was injured on Jan. 23, showed up to offer his thanks in person on Thursday. The contributions came from a collection from Machinists Local S6 and a GoFundME page set up by the union. “The unwavering commitment to come to the aid of a union brother was shown by the immeasurable generosity of all who donated,” Local S6 President Chris Wiers said in a statement. Bailey, a rigger, was critically injured when a hook attached to a crane hit him in the face.