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Amidst soaking rains in Connecticut, IAM Union International President Brian Bryant delivered strong messages of solidarity to 3,000 IAM Local 1746 and Local 700 (District 26) members on strike for a fair contract at Pratt & Whitney.
“You are absolutely right on the reasons you are on strike,” Bryant told striking workers on picket lines in East Harford and Middletown. “This company would not be here if it wasn’t for the IAM and our members. It’s high time this company realizes that!”
VIDEO: International President Bryant visits strike line
IAM members at Pratt & Whitney voted overwhelmingly to reject the contract and strike the company on May 4 after the company’s offer failed to protect their jobs, wages and retirement security. The strike comes amidst the company reporting a $580 million profit in the first quarter of 2025, a 41% rise since last year.
PHOTOS: International President Bryant visits strike line
Pratt & Whitney management is under mounting pressure from its dedicated IAM workforce, as well as a growing list of elected officials, to come back to the bargaining table and negotiate a fair contract.
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IAM Eastern Territory General Vice President David Sullivan visited picket lines and allies like the Connecticut AFL-CIO have been a mainstay outside Pratt & Whitney gates.
Blumenthal, DeLauro, Larson visit striking Pratt & Whitney machinists in E. Hartford and Middletown CT Post
IAM members continue to feel support on the picket lines from the likes of U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro, U.S. Rep. John Larson, U.S. Rep. Joe Courtney, U.S. Rep. Jahana Hayes, Gov. Ned Lamont, Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz, as well as many other state and local officials.
