In recent days, nearly 3,000 workers at Pratt & Whitney, a leading American aerospace manufacturer, have gone on strike, further complicating an already strained global supply chain. The strike is centered around the need for job security for workers in Connecticut and is creating uncertainty in the aerospace sector. With the industry already grappling with high demand for new aircraft and defense systems, this labor dispute is adding to the pressure faced by major players such as Lockheed Martin $LMT and Airbus $AIR.PA.
A nearly week-long strike by approximately 3,000 workers at Pratt & Whitney has emerged as a fresh challenge for the already strained global aerospace supply chain. The protest, centered around concerns over job security in Connecticut, has disrupted operations at a time when the industry is racing to meet surging demand for commercial and military aircraft.