As the US Navy pushes to build more submarines, shipyards keep losing young workers to less demanding jobs

Nairavoice | May 28, 2026 May 28, 2026 630 0 1 min read

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• The highest attrition rates in the US submarine workforce are among younger workers.
• These workers are chasing more flexible, less physically demanding jobs.
• Workforce struggles are part of the Navy’s larger shipbuilding problems.

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