Strike at Pratt & Whitney in Connecticut seeks job security amid aerospace boom
About 3,000 IAM union workers at Pratt & Whitney have been on strike for over a week, demanding that aerospace manufacturing jobs remain in Connecticut. While Pratt offered pay raises, employees fear relocations could shift F-35 engine production elsewhere. With a global aerospace boom placing heavy orders, union members see this as a pivotal moment to lock in job security.
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- • Pratt & Whitney: A major jet-engine manufacturer headquartered in Connecticut, supplying military (F-35) and commercial aircraft programs.
- • International Association of Machinists (IAM): A prominent U.S. union representing aerospace and defense sector workers, advocating for stable domestic jobs.
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