Bath Iron Works reports about 25% decline in workforce attendance

Bath Iron Works says over the last several weeks, the attendance of its workforce is down 25% to 30% as workers use vacation, sick leave and excused time during the coronavirus outbreak.

According to newly distributed responses to frequently asked questions, the General Dynamics unit says it remains "fully operational."

"We are accomplishing important work every day and have been prioritizing those things that are most important to get done now," the company says. "We have re-ordered some construction sequences where possible to focus on jobs that enable employees to maintain workplace distancing."