A geared turbofan engine in testing [Credit: Pratt & Whitney]
Key Takeaways:
Unionized machinists at Pratt & Whitney ended their three-week strike after ratifying a new four-year labor contract.
The new agreement, approved by 74 percent of the union, includes a 6 percent increase in first-year base pay and guarantees operations at Connecticut plants through 2029, addressing key job security concerns.
The strike, driven by disputes over pay and potential job relocation, likely caused delays in engine deliveries for military and commercial aircraft.
Unionized machinists at Pratt & Whitney ended their strike this week after ratifying a new labor contract with the aircraft engine manufacturer.
In a statement, the company said the contract will take effect Wednesday and cover the next four years. The machinists will officially return to work Thursday.
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Zach Vasile is a writer and editor covering news in all aspects of aviation. He has reported for and contributed to the Manchester Journal Inquirer, the Hartford Business Journal, the Charlotte Observer, and the Washington Examiner, with his area of focus being the intersection of business and government policy.
