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GD Bath Iron Works And Labor Union Approve New Contract

Monday, August 21st, 2023

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GD Bath Iron Works And Labor Union Approve New Contract

The future USS Thomas Hudner (DDG-116) guided-missile destroyer was christened on April 2017 in Bath, Maine. (Photo: U.S. Navy)

The largest union of shipbuilders at General Dynamics Bath Iron Works [GD] voted to approve the newest three-year union contract, ensuring another strike does not delay ship deliveries. On Aug. 20, the Machinists Union Local S6, announced 72 percent of its membership voted in favor of the contract negotiated with the company. The union represents over 4,000 workers. The new contract will boost pay for some members up to nine percent in the first year while all classifications will get…

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