The US Navy needs more ships. The workers building them are winning bigger paychecks.

"I think overall, it'll bring the industry back to where it needs to be," one union official said of recent contract wins.US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kenneth MelsethShipbuilding workers in California and Maine won big union contracts for more pay and better benefits.Union members said the gains would help attract and keep more skilled workers.Shipbuilders need experienced workers to meet the Navy's needs for more ships.The US Navy needs more from the American shipbui