Arleigh Burke-class Destroyer

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Last mentioned: Mar 23, 2026

Timeline

Mar 23, 2026
Strike Commences

Hundreds of workers walk off the job, establishing picket lines at the Maine facility.
Mar 22, 2026
Contract Rejection

Union members vote to reject the company's final offer and authorize a strike.
Jan 15, 2026
Negotiations Open

General Dynamics and IAM Local S6 begin talks for a new multi-year labor contract.
Jun 22, 2020
Previous Strike Begins

Workers at BIW begin a 9-week strike primarily over subcontracting issues.

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Labor Unrest at Bath Iron Works: Strike Threatens Navy Destroyer Production

Hundreds of workers at Bath Iron Works in Maine have commenced a strike following a breakdown in contract negotiations over wages and benefits. The work stoppage at the General Dynamics-owned facility threatens to delay the production of critical Arleigh Burke-class destroyers for the U.S. Navy.

Mar 23, 2026 6 sources