Category: Employment
Federal Judge Rules In Favor Of Union, Pratt Must Keep Plants Open
The Machinist Union won a major victory tonight as a federal judge ruled that Pratt & Whitney must keep its Cheshire and East Hartford units operating this year, saving about 1,000 jobs in Connecticut.
U.S. District Court Judge Janet C. Hall said the United Technologies division violated its labor agreement following testimony from Pratt executives and support [...]
Conn AG Seeks Federal Injunction Blocking Pratt’s Moving Jobs
Attorney General Richard Blumenthal today argued in federal court for an injunction blocking Pratt & Whitney’s transfer of 1,000 jobs out of state because the company violated its union contract by failing to pursue all reasonable alternatives.
Blumenthal argued in support of a lawsuit filed by the District Lodge 26 of the International Association of Machinists [...]
Ct Unemployment Internet Site Working Today
My fellow unemployed: finally some good news.
The Internet site for Ct Unemployment is actually working today, so no need to delay until Tuesday, what many of us have been doing to file our continuing claims.
And good luck with getting a job.
Ct Atty Gen Claim Pratt Blowing Smoke On Why Transferring Work
Attorney General Richard Blumenthal, in a brief filed in federal court, said that Pratt & Whitney has failed to demonstrate that the transfer of about 1,000 Connecticut jobs out of state and overseas will result in any savings during the term of its union contract.
Blumenthal said the company also proved through its own case at [...]
Bernie’s Files For Bankruptcy, Promises To Protect Consumers
Bernie’s Audio Video TV Appliance Co., with 15 retail stores in Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island, today filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
According to Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal, store officials assured him that the retail chain will honor consumer deposits, gift cards and other customer programs.
Blumenthal said that he will fight for any action necessary — [...]
Unemployment Claim Backlog: Ct Gov Says No Quick Help
Gov. M. Jodi Rell told reporters today that major improvements are not coming soon to the Connecticut unemployment filing system.
“It is a very difficult and frustrating time for anybody who is filing for unemployment. We have been working on the issues for some time,” the governor said according to an account by reporter Christine Stuart [...]
Pratt Negotiations A Sham, Ct AG Claims
Attorney General Richard Blumenthal, in a brief filed with the U.S. District Court today, said Pratt & Whitney’s so-called negotiations with the state and union officials to preserve jobs were a sham because the company was determined to move Connecticut jobs to Singapore, Japan and Columbus, Georgia.
$21 Million Bonus And Proposed Layoffs Don’t Mix Well
Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal today publicly criticized the parent company of Connecticut Natural Gas (CNG) and Southern Connecticut Gas (SCG) for wanting to lay off 67 workers to save $5 million after providing more than $21 million to one retired executive.
“Corporate greed is way too common — but here it sacrifices safe and reliable service in conflict [...]
Aetna Under Pressure From Conn Atty Gen To Give Full Severance To Its Employees Who Are Being Laid Off
Attorney General Richard Blumenthal has asked Aetna, Inc. to provide his office with information about its plans to fully compensate hundreds employees laid off who have accrued vacation, leave time and other benefits. Press release.
Aetna recently announced plans to lay off 625 employees, including 160 in Connecticut, and has indicated plans for future layoffs in 2010.
Ct Atty Gen Permitted To Join Legal Battle Against Pratt Layoffs
Attorney General Richard Blumenthal announced that a federal judge has granted his office permission to file a friend-of-the-court brief in support of a union lawsuit seeking to block transfer of about 1,000 jobs out of state and overseas.
Blumenthal plans to file a brief next month to protect the state’s vital interest in preserving jobs, contending that Pratt & Whitney failed to seriously consider a $100 million state incentive package and other options to avoid the layoffs.
He will support a lawsuit by District Lodge 26 of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers charging that the job transfers violate its labor agreement with Pratt & Whitney and asking the court to stop the layoffs.
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