Members of the Independent Guards Association on Friday ratified the Tentative Agreement reached November 11, 2024, concluding negotiations for a new three-and-a-half-year collective bargaining agreement. The new contract goes into effect Monday, November 18, 2024. This agreement represents our desire to continue working together to deliver the Navy’s ships on time to protect our nation and our families. We appreciate our employees’ participation in the process. Training and implementation of the new elements of the contract begin this week.