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Bath Iron Works Employees Ratify New Contract, Ending Strike

3/29/2026

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Hundreds of Bath Iron Works employees ratified a new four-year contract, ending a five-day strike.
The Bath Marine Draftsmen’s Association approved the deal after rejecting an initial proposal.
The contract provides wage increases of 10.5% in the first year and 5% in subsequent years, potentially raising annual earnings above $95,000.
Training on the new contract elements begins this week, and flexible work schedules are included.

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Story summary

Hundreds of Bath Iron Works employees ratified a new four-year contract, ending a five-day strike.
The Bath Marine Draftsmen’s Association approved the deal after rejecting an initial proposal.
The contract provides wage increases of 10.5% in the first year and 5% in subsequent years, potentially raising annual earnings above $95,000.
Training on the new contract elements begins this week, and flexible work schedules are included.