Overview
- BMDA members approved the contract Saturday after a morning vote at Brunswick High School, and the agreement took effect immediately.
- The vote ends a strike that began Monday when more than 600 UAW Local 3999 members walked off over wages, health costs and retirement security.
- BIW said the four-year package includes raises of 10.5%, 5%, 5% and 5%, lifting total pay by about 28% over the life of the deal.
- The agreement preserves flexible schedules, remote work options, three health plan choices, health savings account contributions and a 5.75% cap on premium increases.
- BIW plans training and rollout this week to keep Navy ship work on track, including multiyear Arleigh Burke–class destroyer production.