Looney, Duff, and Kushner Release Statement on Pratt & Whitney Strike

HARTFORD – Today, Senate President Pro Tempore Martin Looney (D-New Haven), Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff (D-Norwalk), and Senator Julie Kushner (D-Danbury), co-chair of the Labor and Public Employees Committee, issued the following statement regarding the Pratt and Whitney strike.

“We stand in solidarity with the machinists at Pratt & Whitney. These workers are vital to Connecticut’s economy and national defense, and they deserve a fair contract that reflects their contributions. We urge Pratt & Whitney to return to the table with a genuine commitment to negotiating in good faith. A strong middle class begins with strong labor protections, and Connecticut’s future depends on honoring the dignity of work.”