SafeZone Ally

Supporting Each other

SafeZone Ally Program

The SafeZone Ally Program provides additional resources for BIW employees who may be struggling with issues related to respect in the workplace. SafeZone Allies are volunteers and trained members of our BIW community and are located throughout the yard and some off-sites.  Allies are not a mechanism for filing an official complaint, but are there to help provide a safe place to talk, offer advice, or refer you to another person who is better equipped to help address your issue.

The SafeZone Ally Program is open to all employees. All our employees should feel taken care of and that requires a respectful environment. We believe that BIW is a great place to work and we truly want every shipbuilder to feel that way when they enter the gates and doors at all BIW facilities. This program will help employees feel like they belong here and are supported as they Safely Execute High Quality Work.

Tools for Your Success

Join an Employee Resource Group

BIW Employee Resources Groups (ERGs) are designed to provide a supportive community and to focus on improving workplace culture.

Members may be involved in attracting and recruiting employees; increasing job satisfaction; fostering professional development through mentoring and networking; and supporting BIW’s initiatives in the community.

Meetings will be held during non-work hours like lunchtime or between shifts unless otherwise approved by the Director of Ethics and Compliance. BIW’s ERGs are open to all employees.