Shift Change: Solidarity Builds a Historic Win for Bath Iron Works Shipbuilders

On this episode of Shift Change, IAM International President Brian Bryant sits down with leaders from IAM District 4 and Local S6, along with negotiating committee members, to discuss a historic contract victory for nearly 4,500 shipbuilders at Bath Iron Works in Maine.

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Hear how they prepared for negotiations, put members' priorities front and center, and mobilized the membership to build solidarity and strength at the bargaining table.

The result: a five-year agreement with a 17% first-year wage increase, stronger job and healthcare protections, safeguards addressing artificial intelligence and new technology, and zero concessions. For Bryant, a former Bath Iron Works shipbuilder and proud Local S6 member, it's a conversation rooted in the power of members standing together.