UAW members at General Dynamics' electric boat unit authorize strike
Source: Reuters
April 15, 202512:13 PM CDT Updated 3 hours ago
April 15 (Reuters) - Union members at General Dynamics (GD.N), opens new tab Electric Boat unit voted to authorize a strike, the United Auto Workers said on Tuesday.
The move comes amid an ongoing labor dispute post the expiration of the members' contract on April 4 at Electric Boat, a part of the defense contractor's marine systems segment, which assembles nuclear-powered submarines for the U.S. Navy.
The union represents over 2,400 marine drafters, who design submarines at the unit and are fighting to win cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) to keep up with inflation, along with affordable healthcare.
The union members are also seeking the restoration of pensions, as they argue that General Dynamics is pushing for increases of 52% to 161% in weekly medical insurance costs.
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