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Bath Iron Works Workers Strike Over Wage Proposal

3/23/2026

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  • Bath Marine Draftsmen's Association strikes General Dynamics Bath Iron Works after rejecting a wage proposal.
  • The union represents 627 workers and cites wages, insurance, and retirement security.
  • General Dynamics proposed 10.1% wage increases in year one and 4% thereafter.
  • Bath Iron Works continues operations with salaried personnel and subcontractors amid U.S. military efforts in Iran.
  • The shipyard, a key Navy contractor, was awarded multiyear contract for Arleigh Burke-class destroyers.