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 central Connecticut as their work stoppage nears its fourth week.
The machinists rejected a previous contract offer due to concerns over wages, retirement benefits, and job security, specifically fearing jobs moving to lower-cost states.
The strike became contentious after Pratt & Whitney suspended health insurance for the striking employees, drawing criticism, and it is expected to further delay engine deliveries to aircraft manufacturers.

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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.