Larson Statement on Machinists Strike at RTX’s Pratt & Whitney Plants

East Hartford, CT - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after IAM Locals 700 and 1746 voted to go on strike at RTX's East Hartford and Middletown Pratt & Whitney plants.

"I stand with the more than 3,000 workers standing up for better wages, benefits, and job protections in East Hartford and Middletown," said Larson. "Each and every day, they build, maintain, and test the most capable engines in the world, including the F135. Record company profits and an increasing market demand for these engines are a testament to the hard work of our region's machinists and engineers. When RTX employees in Florida are being offered larger raises, the skilled and reliable workforce with a long history of making the best engines in the world here in Connecticut should be treated equally for their labor. They deserve a fair contract from their employer that recognizes these contributions and provides the job security they have earned and deserve."