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Bath Iron Works technical workers strike over wages and benefits

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Minor shipbuilding and defense manufacturing

Hundreds of designers, clerks, technicians, and other technical staff at General Dynamics’ Bath Iron Works walked off the job after rejecting the company’s offer, citing concerns over wages, health insurance costs, and retirement security. The union says picketing will continue until a new contract is ratified.

This alert was originally created on 27 March 2026.

Effective Dates

Organizers

  • Bath Marine Draftsmen’s Association (BMDA) Local 3999
  • United Automobile
  • Aerospace
  • Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW)

Affected Locations

  • Bath, Maine
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