We are proud to announce that all five collective bargaining units have ratified new collective bargaining agreements, securing an immediate 18 percent or higher base wage increase for union-represented shipbuilders. The agreement extends through March 8, 2031.
Following successful ratification votes by members of the Pascagoula Metal Trades Council (PMTC), International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU), International Association of Machinists (IAM), and the United Federation of Special Police and Security Officers (UFSPSC), all five collective bargaining units have ratified their proposed agreements.
What this means for union-represented shipbuilders:
- An 18% wage increase effective immediately, with some classifications receiving up to an additional 10% increase
- No changes to health plan design
- Greater flexibility in vacation use
- Two additional paid bereavement days
- A secure agreement extending through March 8, 2031
This ratification marks a historic milestone for our company, representing the largest single wage increase in the Ingalls’ history providing wage growth of approximately 35 to 47 percent through 2031 over the next five years.
We also want to recognize the collaborative efforts that made this historic agreement possible and extend sincere appreciation to the Ingalls union negotiations team and our union partners.
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