(HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT) – Three-thousand Members of International Association of Machinists (IAM) Union Local 1746 and Local 700 (District 26) have voted by 74% to ratify a new four-year contract with Engine-Maker Pratt & Whitney, officially ending the three-week Strike that began on Monday, May 5th.

Members returned to work today (Wednesday, May 28th).

IAM Members employed at Pratt & Whitney produce and maintain jet aircraft engines for military and commercial jets, such as the KC-46 air refueling tanker, the F-35 joint strike fighter, and the A320 commercial airliner.

The new agreement addresses key Member concerns surrounding wage growth, retirement security and job stability.

The ratification follows a new round of bargaining and a strong show of solidarity from IAM Members and their allies across the State of Connecticut.

Some highlights of the agreement include:

Job Security: Ensures continued operations in East Hartford and Middletown Facilities through 2029; No involuntary layoffs if parts are sub-contracted for more than 90 days without a return date; and a new agreement regarding job protections for turbine airfoil production and a voluntary separation program.

Wages: A 6% increase in the first year (includes 57-cent Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) added to base pay, a 2% special adjustment and a 4% general wage increase); and Future general wage increases of 3.5% (2026), 3% (2027) and 3% (2028).

Promotions: A pay increase of $1 or up to the maximum pay for the new job level, whichever is less.

Pension Plan: the pension payment amount increases from $94 to $113 (effective June 1st, 2025); Pension plan contributions end December 31st, 2028 and a savings plan will begin January 1st, 2029; and New options for Retirees to receive their pension as a lump sum or while still employed.

Savings Plan: The maximum weekly matched contribution rises to $115 by 2028, matched 100%; and the Company automatic contributions increase each year with the GWIs, starting at $118 in 2025.

Work Schedules: More flexible work-week options for Employees.

“Our Committee worked tirelessly to ensure our Members’ priorities were heard and this agreement is a direct result of that determination,” IAM Union District 26 Directing Business Representative Jeff Santini said. “We are proud of what was achieved at the table and even prouder of the solidarity shown by our Membership throughout this process.”

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