Hiring frozen at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard amid uncertainty for federal civilian workforce
About 8,000 civilians who work at the shipyard. Most of them live in Maine and New Hampshire. Whether any will lose their jobs as part of the ongoing federal workforce purge remains unclear.
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard pauses hiring amid federal job cuts uncertainty
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard has canceled a hiring event amid uncertainty over Trump administration's executive orders and job cuts.
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard workers concerned about personnel email
Union leaders say despite an email from the Defense department telling employees not to respond to the personnel email, many people are worried about losing their jobs.
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard cancels recruiting event; workers express concern about personnel email
Conflicting directions are also causing concern for workers at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. Union leaders said despite an email from the Department of Defense telling employees not to respond to the personnel email, many people are worried about losing their jobs.
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard workers raise concerns over DOGE order
It employs approximately 8,000 civilians and 1,000 officers and enlisted personnel.Shipyard employees work to safely overhaul, repair and modernize the Navy's nuclear-powered attack submarine fleet, specifically Los Angeles-class and Virginia-class submarines.
Portsmouth naval shipyard employees face conflicting messages over DOGE order
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Maine’s federal workforce roiled by Trump administration policies
Workers at the Togus Veterans Administration Medical Center in Augusta have been fired, a hiring freeze was lifted at Acadia National Park and a job fair at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard has been canceled.
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard under hiring freeze
The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery announced a hiring freeze on Monday. In a Facebook post, leaders said their upcoming hiring event on March 4 has been canceled, as they "seek to understand and prioritize resources.
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard union: Workers shouldn't take buyouts. Senators seek exemption.
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Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Under Firing Freeze
he Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery is now under a hiring freeze. The Shipyard announced the freeze on social media Monday, saying an upcoming hiring event next Tuesday has been canceled.
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Portsmouth Naval Shipyard unions: Workers face 'lot of anxiety' and unknowns on job cuts
KITTERY, Maine — Stress is running high for Portsmouth Naval Shipyard civilian employees seeking clarity on numerous Trump administration initiatives that could alter the base’s workforce. “That ...
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Navy Chief Visits NE Bases, Stresses Lethality, Readiness
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