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flag The BMDA union is striking Bath Iron Works over rejected contract terms, impacting Navy ship production.

flag 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. flag The union says the deal falls short on wages, health insurance, and retirement benefits, criticizing the company’s focus on profits and stock buybacks. flag Negotiations continued through the weekend without resolution, with a midnight March 23 deadline passing. flag This marks the first major strike at the shipyard since 2020. flag The walkout could disrupt U.S. Navy warship production, as the facility builds critical defense vessels.

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