Approximately 3,000 machinists at Pratt & Whitney in Connecticut have ratified a new four-year collective bargaining agreement, officially ending a three-week strike.
In a statement released on May 27, 2025, Pratt & Whitney confirmed that the new contract will be effective May 28, 2025, and will last for four years. Employees are set to return to work on the morning of May 29, 2025.
The vote occurred on May 27, 2025, with 74% of the members from the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) union Local 1746 and Local 700 (District 26) in favor of the new contract.
The IAM union said in a statement that the new agreement addresses key member concerns surrounding wage growth, retirement security, and job stability.
A major highlight is job security, with the new contract guaranteeing continued operations at East Hartford and Middletown facilities until 2029.
Additionally, the company proposed a 6% salary raise for the first year of the contract, followed by general salary increases of 3.5% in 2026, 3% in 2027, and 3% in 2028.
In terms of promotions, the company stated that the pension payment will rise from $94 to $113 beginning June 1, 2025. Furthermore, the engine maker suggested offering employees more flexible work week arrangements.
“Our committee worked tirelessly to ensure our members’ priorities were heard, and this agreement is a direct result of that determination,” said IAM Union District 26 Directing Business Representative, Jeff Santini. “We are proud of what was achieved at the table and even prouder of the solidarity shown by our membership throughout this process.”
Pratt & Whitney said in its statement that it “appreciates the collaboration with the union to reach a mutually agreeable contract.”
“This contract recognizes the skill and dedication of our workforce by keeping them among the highest compensated in their field, while ensuring the company is well-positioned for the future,” the company concluded.