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IAM Local 700 and 1746 (District 26) members at Pratt & Whitney in Middletown and East Hartford, Conn., are on strike to secure a better contract.
Workers are seeking improved wage security, job security, and retirement security. But, the current company proposal do not address their core issues, despite the company’s high profits.
“I stand behind you, and we’re going to fight like hell every day to get what you want,” said IAM Eastern Territory General Vice President David Sullivan. “You don’t have jet airplanes without jet engines, and you don’t have jet engines without you!”
Union representatives and striking members emphasized the support of IAM and highlighted that the strike is driven by a significant rejection of the company’s offer and a strong desire to protect the future for all generations of workers. The difficulties faced by striking workers, such as the cost of childcare, are also mentioned by several members who are walking the picket lines.
IAM members at Pratt and Whitney have also received an outpouring of support from the highest levels of state government and leadership in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives. Additionally, the striking members at Pratt and Whitney have drawn community support from other labor organizations.
The entire @IAM_Union stands in solidarity with our 3,000 members fighting for a fair contract at Pratt and Whitney.
Let’s win for our families, communities and all working people. ✊🏼 https://t.co/67zTEZTecv
— Brian Bryant (@IAMBrianBryant) May 4, 2025
Pratt and Whitney is a leader in manufacturing engines because of their workers, who are critical to the success of our nation’s manufacturing future. I strongly encourage their leadership and the machinists union to come together to reach a fair deal negotiated in good faith.
— Governor Ned Lamont (@GovNedLamont) May 5, 2025
Proud to stand with members of the machinist union to support their work to achieve a fair & reasonable contract. CT is home to the best trained & most highly qualified in the aerospace workforce. pic.twitter.com/s4Ck17A3d5
— Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz (@LGSusanB) May 6, 2025
To the hardworking members of IAM Local 700 and Local 1746 fighting for better wages, job security, and pensions: we stand with you.
These workers deserve a fair contract and nothing less. https://t.co/YYXdpziZBu
— Chris Murphy 🟧 (@ChrisMurphyCT) May 5, 2025
Proud to join striking Pratt machinists in East Hartford—standing up for fair pay, pensions, job security & more.
— Richard Blumenthal (@SenBlumenthal) May 6, 2025
Landed at BDL and headed straight to the picket line to stand in solidarity with IAM members.@IAM_Union are the best at what they do, and they deserve job security!#UnionStrong pic.twitter.com/RtA5M307BQ
— Jahana Hayes (@RepJahanaHayes) May 8, 2025
