The Bath Marine Draftsmen’s Association ratified an agreement for a new four-year contract Saturday, putting an end to a five-day strike. 

The contract will take effect immediately, Bath Iron Works spokesperson David Hench said in an emailed statement Saturday. 

“We look forward to working together once again to deliver the Navy’s ships on time to protect our nation and our families,” the statement read. “Training and implementation of the new elements of the contract begin this week.” 

After rejecting the initial contract proposal last weekend, hundreds of workers began picketing outside the shipyard on Monday. 

In negotiations this week, General Dynamics proposed a four-year contract with wage increases of 10.5% in the first year and 5% increases in the following years, according to a BIW spokesperson. At the end of four years, a union member could earn more than $95,000 annually. 

The proposed contract earlier this week maintained three health care plans, with the company limiting premium growth to 5.75%, or an average of $2.05 per week.

The proposed health care benefits also keep flexible work schedules, with the ability to work from home and options to purchase additional vacation time.