Hundreds go on strike at major Navy shipbuilder in Maine over wages and benefits

Bath Iron Works sends revised offer to striking union workers

BATH, Maine — Bath Iron Works offered a new deal to hundreds of striking workers Tuesday, despite saying their weekend offer was their “best and final.” On Sunday, about 600 of the more than 6,000 workers at the shipyard walked off the job over issues like pay and health insurance premiums. Now, the shipyard is updating that offer, calling for a 10.5% wage increase in the first year, followed by 5% in each of the following three years. The shipy…

Draftsmen strike at Bath Iron Works as UAW bureaucracy pleads with War Secretary Hegseth

Under the escalating drive of American militarism, the same workers that the ruling class demands build its warships at breakneck speed are denied wages that keep pace with inflation, affordable healthcare or any meaningful retirement security.

Draftsmen strike at Bath Iron Works heads into third day • Maine Morning Star

U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner joined the picket line outside Bath Iron Works on March 24, 2026. (Photo courtesy of Platner campaign)More than 600 Bath Iron Works employees are on strike this week, after the Bath Marine Draftsmen’s Association rejected the company’s latest offer. Union membership voted Sunday to reject General Dynamics-Bath Iron Works’ proposal, and a statement from the union said the offer doesn’t address low pay, afforda…

BIW Designers’ Union Heads to Strike After Contract Talks Break Down

BATH, Maine – Bath Iron Works and the Bath Marine Draftsmen’s Association failed to reach a new collective bargaining agreement after weeks of negotiations, pushing the dispute to a strike as the union’s prior contract expired at midnight Sunday, March 22. BIW said BMDA planned to begin its strike at 12:01 a.m. Monday, March 23, [...] The post BIW Designers’ Union Heads to Strike After Contract Talks Break Down appeared first on The Maine Wire.

Hundreds go on strike at Bath Iron Works

The Bath Marine Draftsmen's Association went on strike Monday at the General Dynamics shipyard after members voted to reject the proposed wage offer over the weekend.

Union president reveals reason for strike at Bath Iron Works

“The membership didn’t feel heard. They didn’t feel valued," said Trent Vellella on the picket line Monday afternoon.