A geared turbofan engine in testing [Credit: Pratt & Whitney]
Key Takeaways:
Pratt & Whitney machinists have ended their three-week strike after ratifying a new four-year labor contract.
The new deal includes a 6 percent first-year base pay increase and guarantees continued operations at Connecticut plants through 2029, addressing job security concerns.
The strike, which began over initial disagreements on pay and benefits, potentially caused delays in engine deliveries for both 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.
CREATE A FREE ACCOUNT
Sign up to keep reading
Create a free account to continue. Already a member? Sign in below.
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.
