Thread: Pratt & Whitney

I've noticed in the news that the workforce has taken to sign holding and picketing in masses to "save" their jobs. It will do no good, however. The company, in my viewpoint, has made up their mind. When the union contract runs out, they will be gone. It's a shame too, I know many of those employed in Cheshire, very skilled and they're pretty scared. I wouldn't want to be in their shoes, those kinds of...

Sorry, I meant to say earlier P&W isn't as large as GM. I still think the impact will be severe if they leave. A friend of mine from college has been working there for years, no doubt he would be impacted by this, if he hasn't already.

Quote: Originally Posted by seymourct hate to admit it, but I'm not really sure we helped anyone by raising the min wage in CT the last go round. Sure... in theory we gave people a chance to afford more and pay for better housing by earning more, but the employers are leaving in droves. Who wins in CT ??? I completely agree. CT does have a high cost of living, but small businesses are already hurting. The difference in income for each...

Quote: Originally Posted by kidyankee764 Scary situation. CT can't afford to lose anymore jobs. hate to admit it, but I'm not really sure we helped anyone by raising the min wage in CT the last go round. Sure... in theory we gave people a chance to afford more and pay for better housing by earning more, but the employers are leaving in droves. Who wins in CT ???

Quote: Originally Posted by seymourct I hate to admit it, but I'm not really sure we helped anyone by raising the min wage in Conn. the last go round. Sure... in theory we gave people a chance to afford more and pay for better housing by earning more, but the employers are leaving in droves. Who wins in CT ??? You have to be kidding, right? The increase in the minimum raise "bumped" these unfortunate folks from $15,912...