Hartford Conn – Approximately 3,000 members at IAM Union Locals 700 and 1746 in the greater Hartford, Conn., area have rejected the offer by Pratt and Whitney.
“Our committee worked tirelessly to advance our member’s voices to the company, and the company simply failed to bring to the table an agreement that we felt comfortable recommending to our membership,” said IAM District 26 Directing Business Representative Jeff Santini. “At the end of the day, the membership always has the final say.”
Pratt and Whitney failed to adequately address the membership’s top concerns about wage, job security and and retirement.
“Pratt and Whitney is a powerhouse in military and commercial aerospace products because our membership makes it so,” said IAM Eastern Territory General Vice President David Sullivan. “This offer does not address the membership concerns, and the membership made their decision — we will continue to fight for a fair contract.”
IAM is returning to the table with Pratt and Whitney’s leadership to continue pressing for completion of a fair contract.
“We advocate daily for the well-being of our IAM family at companies across North America. Our membership is respected globally and deserves an agreement that reflects that,” said IAM International President Brian Bryant. “Pratt and Whitney offered an agreement that the membership ultimately rejected, but we look forward to returning to the table with Pratt and Whitney to iron out an equitable agreement for both parties.”
