Ingalls Shipbuilding has announced that all five collective bargaining units at its division have ratified new collective bargaining agreements, securing an immediate 18 percent or higher base wage increase for union-represented shipbuilders. This is the largest single wage increase in Ingalls Shipbuilding history and will extend the contract through March 8, 2031.
The agreement provides historic wage growth of 35 to 47 percent through 2031, reflecting the essential role Ingalls shipbuilders and their families play in delivering the most capable ships in the world. The significant wage increase is expected to improve recruitment and attrition rates, enabling accelerated throughput and improved competitiveness for the company.
The Ingalls Shipbuilding Collective Bargaining Agreement has been ratified 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).
This historic wage increase demonstrates the importance of fair compensation and stability for workers in the shipbuilding industry, which is critical to meeting the U.S. Navy's growing demand for more ships.
The agreement strengthens the partnership between Ingalls Shipbuilding and its represented shipbuilders, affirming the company's commitment to providing competitive wages and stability for its workforce. This will enable the company to continue advancing its mission to build the most capable ships that protect and serve the nation's warfighters.
The significant wage increase reflects the critical role that Ingalls shipbuilders play in delivering the most capable ships in the world, providing meaningful wage growth, long-term stability, and certainty for the shipbuilding community. The company's dedication to its workforce is essential to meeting the U.S. Navy's growing demand for more ships.
Negotiations between company leadership and union representatives concluded on February 12, 2026, with both parties reaching consensus on contract proposals to bring forward for a vote. The ratification of the agreement marks an important milestone in the partnership between Ingalls Shipbuilding and its represented shipbuilders.
The historic wage increase will have far-reaching implications for the shipbuilding industry, enabling accelerated throughput and improved competitiveness. As the U.S. Navy's demand for more ships continues to grow, the significance of this agreement cannot be overstated.
With the ratification of the Ingalls Shipbuilding Collective Bargaining Agreement, the company is well-positioned to meet the growing demands of the U.S. Navy, while also providing a stable and competitive work environment for its workforce.
The historic wage increase will have a significant impact on the recruitment and retention of skilled workers in the shipbuilding industry, enabling accelerated throughput and improved competitiveness.
