Union Reaches Five-Year Deal with GD Bath Iron Works, Including 17% Wage Increase

Union reaches five-year deal with GD Bath Iron Works, including 17% wage increase

Almost 4,500 union members reached a five-year collective bargaining agreement with shipbuilder General Dynamics Bath Iron Works over the weekend -- one that will raise wages and increase workplace protections, according to the union. According to the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, local S6 union members agreed to a general wage increase of 17% in the first year, and 4% in each of the remaining four years. Zero co…

BIW machinists union votes to ratify 5-year contract • Maine Morning Star

Workers at Bath Iron Works on Feb. 9, 2026. (By Emma Davis/ Maine Morning Star)Bath Iron Works employees voted to ratify a new 5-year union contract, according to a statement from the union Sunday. International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Local S6, which represents nearly 4,500 members at Bath Iron Works, said the contract includes a 17% general wage increase in the first year, and 4% raises for the following four years.  “T…

Workers at Bath Iron Works get 17% pay bump

About 4,500 union members will see significant wage increases and other job protections in a new collective bargaining agreement.

Bath Iron Works union committee unanimously ratifies five-year contract, 17% raise

Nearly 4,500 BIW union members approved a five-year deal with a 17% first-year pay increase, stronger protections, and no concessions, officials said.

Collective bargaining agreement between BIW and union employees include 17% wage increase

Local S6 members describe the new 5-year labor agreement as "historic."

BIW union ratifies 5-year contract with 17% pay boost

The contract also includes increased shift premiums, locked-in healthcare costs and improved 401(k) contributions.