Unionized workers at General Dynamics vote to ratify contract

Unionized workers at General Dynamics vote to ratify contract

The United Auto Workers union in General Dynamics' submarine division ratified a new contract Wednesday, delivering a massive salary bump for employees.

United Automobile, Aerospace & Agricultural Implement Workers of America

Groton, CT—After an unprecedented contract campaign, UAW Local 571 members have ratified a new contract with General Dynamics – Electric Boat. Members voted by 85% to ratify the new agreement. During the campaign, the local leadership rejected closed-door bargaining, and instead regularly updated their membership on negotiations. Union members built a new network of over 100 strike captains, and signed up 2,200 members, or more than 90% of the b…