Unionized machinists at Pratt and Whitney in East Hartford and Middletown are on strike.
Over three thousand machinists who make jet engines for the aerospace and defense manufacturing giant began striking at midnight.
The workers voted to strike yesterday after rejecting the latest offer from the company, and some were picketing early this morning.
Governor Ned Lamont says it is time to get back to the bargaining table.
“Pratt and Whitney is a world leader in manufacturing aircraft engines because of their amazing workers, who are critical to the success of our nation’s manufacturing future. We strongly encourage the company’s leadership and the machinists union to come together to reach a fair deal that is negotiated in good faith.” the Governor said.
This is the first work stoppage at Pratt and Whitney since 2001.
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