BIW machinists union votes to ratify 5-year contract

By: Kaitlyn Budion

Outlets: Maine Morning Star

Published: August 24, 2026

Words: 352

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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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.

“This agreement is about our members and the value of the work …

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