Pratt & Whitney Resumes Talks With Striking Workers

Pratt & Whitney says it has resumed talks with striking machinists as the work stoppage nears its fourth week.

Zach Vasile

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 06:00 AM ET

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Key Takeaways:

Pratt & Whitney has resumed contract negotiations with approximately 3,000 striking machinists in Connecticut as the work stoppage nears its fourth week.
The strike began after workers rejected a contract offer, citing concerns over wages, retirement benefits, and job security, compounded by the company's controversial suspension of health insurance for strikers.
The ongoing strike has the potential to further delay deliveries of critical engines for military and commercial aircraft, impacting manufacturers like Airbus and Lockheed Martin.

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Aircraft engine manufacturer Pratt & Whitney says it has resumed talks with striking machinists as the work stoppage nears its fourth week.

In a statement, the company said it restarted contract negotiations with members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) on Thursday. The union represents about 3,000 workers striking at two Pratt facilities in central Connecticut.