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Pratt and Whitney strike enters second week as lawmakers join picket line [View all]
Source: News12
The strike began at midnight last Monday after the union overwhelmingly rejected the company's final contract offer.
May 12, 2025, 6:01 AM Updated 2 hr ago
More than 3,000 union workers at Pratt and Whitney are now in their second week of striking.
Snip: Union leaders say they're fighting for job security, pensions, and wages that keep up with inflation.
Today, several lawmakers and state officials are expected to visit the picket line.
Those include Rep. Joe Courtney, state Treasurer Erik Russell, and Sen. Richard Blumenthal.
Read more: https://longisland.news12.com/pratt-and-whitney-strike-enters-second-week-as-lawmakers-join-picket-line
Those include Rep. Joe Courtney, state Treasurer Erik Russell, and Sen. Richard Blumenthal.
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