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NEW BRITAIN, Conn. Feb. 27, 2026 – David Sullivan, IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) Eastern Territory General Vice President, and IAM District 26 Directing Business Representative Jeff Santini, issued the following statement on the Stanley Black & Decker New Britain plant closure announcement:
“The IAM Union is deeply disappointed by Stanley Black & Decker’s announcement to close its manufacturing plant in New Britain, Conn., a move that will devastate hundreds of hardworking IAM Local 1433 members and the broader community that has supported this company for generations.
“We are still gathering information on this closure and will have more to say in the days ahead. Our members showed up every day and gave their best to this company, and they deserve answers, respect, and every protection available to them under their collective bargaining agreement and the law.
“The IAM Union will stand with these workers every step of the way.”
