MDA-UAW Red Shirt Rally at the Gate

The Marine Draftsmen’s Association (Local 571) at General Dynamics-Electric Boat in Groton is running an inspiring contract campaign. Continuing the work of UAW members at the Big 3, Daimler Truck, and Rolls Royce, MDA has been ratcheting up the pressure on their employer with the goal of winning a record contract with COLA, pensions for all, and real profit sharing.

The bargaining committee activated over 60 local shop-floor councilors to join the open bargaining process and has been keeping the membership informed through daily video and written updates on Facebook. Instead of discussing the union's key demands, Electric Boat proposed creating a new third tier for pensions, which the union rejected. MDA members are now working under an expired contract and preparing for a strike while bargaining continues.

Local 571 needs support to get this contract across the finish line.

Join MDA members wearing your red UAW shirts for a rally outside the gate in front of Building 88 to show General Dynamics we're united.

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