Topics regarding layoffs at Pratt and Whitney

Topics regarding layoffs at Pratt and Whitney

Fatigue crack on engine

Is the engine fatigue on the United Airlines plane due to poor management decisions?

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| 3351 views | | 6 replies (last September 2, 2022)
Post ID: @OP+19zXr1WD

I'll happily volunteer

Next round, whether it's next month or next year, I'll be happy to volunteer. This place hasn't been the same since the last layoffs and I don't think it ever will be. With the economy as it is, this is not the time to just walk away but if I could... — read more 

ge gtf engine

more great news again for pratt. ge will be releasing its gtf engine soon. hoping our engine is a better product.

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IAM Contracts next year

Should be entertaining next year watching the IAM go to battle with corporate over what is supposedly fair and going on strike outside all the turnstiles. With all the white collar jobs hit this year, they will be going after blue collar jobs next... — read more 

GE Plans More Job Cuts in Aviation Division

https://www.wsj.com/articles/ge-plans-more-job-cuts-in-aviation-division-internal-video-11606224766 In an internal video message GE Aviation boss John Slattery said the unit would have to shrink over the next 18 months Cuts will be more... — read more 

I don’t know how to feel

Woke up this morning, had my cup of coffee and thought about the company that laid me off after working there so many years. I still don’t know how to feel. Should I be angry because I was let go? Or should I be relieved that I can finally breathe a... — read more 

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| 4341 views | | 7 replies (last February 16, 2021)
Post ID: @OP+17XEwW1a

Why laying off your best employees doesn't work

Work's bound to pick up once again. And when it does, this leadership will find itself in a position of having to hire two people to cover the work of one of those they've so gleefully laid off because they were making more money than others. I guess... — read more 

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| 2550 views | | 3 replies (last November 17, 2020)
Post ID: @OP+17LlW5Uw

Widen your search

I just landed a new job, but not before I widened my search to other industries. It didn't occur to me at first - I guess I'm a creature of habit - but a friend recommended his company (telecom) and it worked. When you work at the same position for... — read more 

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| 2332 views | | 1 reply (November 3, 2020)
Post ID: @OP+17KrFJzP

Severance Payout Not Until 12/14/20!? WTF!?

Anyone else get this besides me? They toss us out like common street trash an then make us wait MONTHS just to get our severance pay. Such a f—ing terrible company.

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| 3281 views | | 6 replies (last October 29, 2020)
Post ID: @OP+17EzMqII

Pratt's future in CT?

Hayes response when asked if the announced North Carolina facility is in-sourcing work or cost reduction measure "No, there is a whole series of things that Pratt is doing associated with this new facility we're building down in North Carolina... — read more 

Employee Registration Number?

Anyone who was laid off know what the employee registration number is? The form sent in my package is blank.

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| 2202 views | | 7 replies (last October 23, 2020)
Post ID: @OP+17wlXnKc

More coming ?

When is round 2 scheduled for? Or do the total numbers of the VSP, first ISP, contractor terminations etc add up to 15,000 ?

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| 3351 views | | 4 replies (last October 19, 2020)
Post ID: @OP+17tvGfOF

Too many friends gone

I know I'm extremely fortunate to still have a job but when I found out who and how many of my coworkers - and friends - have been laid off, it broke my heart. This place will never be the same after this. These people gave so much to the company... — read more 

Is the package fair?

“Layoffs started/happened this morning at 8 am. The package is the same as the VSP – one week of pay per year worked, unused vacation days paid back and a lump sum based on the years worked, between 2,000 and 6,000 + 1 year employee scholar program... — read more 

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| 3630 views | | 5 replies (last October 19, 2020)
Post ID: @OP+17rl8MRa

Back from vacay today, laid off via zoom

Just came back from a 2 week vacay only to get a 1:1 zoom with manager and hr to tell me I've been laid off. EH salaried engineering. After 20+yrs in this company and an almost paid off house I think I'm gonna sell and move closer to family and apply... — read more 

Discriminatory layoffs?

Noticed almost every single layoff I heard about at facilities all around the country were white males only or at least >95% and not at all balanced relative to the current workforce diversity mix. Did anyone else see the same thing?

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| 3560 views | | 9 replies (last October 16, 2020)
Post ID: @OP+17r06c1q

Lawsuit

The way they treated us, keeping us in dark for so long and doing silent layoffs here and there without any clear communication about our future significantly affected our mental health and that of our families. Who has some respect for him/herself... — read more 

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| 3341 views | | 9 replies (last October 16, 2020)
Post ID: @OP+17qB2WpZ

Older Engineer Purge???

seems in my department if you were 55+ and not chief or supervisor the risk of getting laid off was high. low performers were not at the top of the list as one might expect.

Overhaul Shops

Layoffs have hit PW overhaul shops over the past couple of week. 400 employees let go. This was verified in a ME call in.

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| 1671 views | | 2 replies (last January 5, 2021)
Post ID: @OP+17qePQ4k

If you're in Outlook, you're probably safe

Layoffs started at 8 am today. Pratt is supposed to shed 5000 to 5500 jobs before the end of the week in the US, Canada and Poland before the end of the week.

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| 2621 views | | 7 replies (last October 14, 2020)
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| 3012 views | | 9 replies (last November 3, 2020)
Post ID: @OP+17p9LZnx

Is the majority over?

Is the majority of the layoffs over. My group has said nothing regarding the layoffs so not sure if we are “safe/in the clear yet”...

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| 1874 views | | 1 reply (October 13, 2020)
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Courant

https://www.courant.com/business/hc-biz-pratt-whitney-layoffs-20201013-teyxoushungs7fbjzlk42vpfqm-story.html

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EH Layoffs in Engineering

was just told by supervisor that layoffs in our department (mod center in EH Engineering) will be done by 2pm today. Anyone else have a similar meeting?

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| 2761 views | | 4 replies (last October 13, 2020)
Post ID: @OP+17p9WnKn

News reporting layoffs now

Hartford Courant reporting Pratt layoffs today, apparently to complete Thursday https://www.courant.com/business/hc-biz-pratt-whitney-layoffs-20201013-teyxoushungs7fbjzlk42vpfqm-story.html

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| 2700 views | | 6 replies (last October 14, 2020)
Post ID: @OP+17p5wRrk

This is happening

This is happening folks. Was just notified one of our team members was let go.

Do yourself a favor and get off of this site.

There is so much garbage here, posts that constantly contradict older posts. It's clear that there are a lot of trolls and vote manipulators who are taking advantage of people who just want information about the state of affairs. It's impossible to... — read more 

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