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DeLauro Statement on Proposed UTC-Raytheon Merger

June 9, 2019

NEW HAVEN, CT (June 9, 2019) – Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) today released the following statement on the proposed merger of United Technologies Corporation (UTC) and Raytheon.

"Workers in Connecticut will be my top priority throughout this merger. I will continue to work with state officials and our Congressional delegation to ensure critical aerospace and defense manufacturing grows in our state. Pratt and Whitney is a key player in the aviation industry and helps safeguard our national security. I am confident they will maintain that critical role, and I will press for a strong commitment to Connecticut and our labor force."