DeLauro Statement on Lockheed Martin Purchase of Sikorsky

Company Will Retain Iconic Name, Stay In Stratford

WASHINGTON, DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) released the following statement today on Lockheed Martin Corp.’s $9 billion purchase of Sikorsky. DeLauro represents Sikorsky’s home of Stratford.

“Lockheed Martin and Sikorsky already have a strong working relationship, including the current Marine One contract. Bob Leduc and I spoke this morning and I am pleased to hear that existing collective bargaining agreements between Sikorsky and its unions will remain intact, and that all its existing contractual obligations will be honored. Further, Sikorsky will be staying in Stratford and keeping its iconic name. That is good news for the generations of people who have poured their sweat into building Sikorsky helicopters and will continue to do so for years to come.

“Also good news is that Lockheed Martin is committed to both the military and commercial helicopter business. I will work closely with their leadership to ensure that the work currently being done in Stratford stays in Stratford.

“I welcome Lockheed Martin to the helicopter business and look forward to working with them as they deliver the world’s best helicopters to our brave men and women in the Armed Forces.”


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