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The BMDA union is striking Bath Iron Works over rejected contract terms, impacting Navy ship production.
The Bath Marine Draftsmen’s Association (BMDA), representing over 620 workers at Bath Iron Works, is launching a strike starting Monday after rejecting General Dynamics’ final contract offer.
The union says the deal falls short on wages, health insurance, and retirement benefits, criticizing the company’s focus on profits and stock buybacks.
Negotiations continued through the weekend without resolution, with a midnight March 23 deadline passing.
This marks the first major strike at the shipyard since 2020.
The walkout could disrupt U.S. Navy warship production, as the facility builds critical defense vessels.
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El sindicato BMDA está en huelga en Bath Iron Works por términos de contrato rechazados, afectando la producción de barcos de la Armada.