May 19 - RTX and the union representing around

3,000 striking U.S. Pratt & Whitney workers are resuming talks

on Thursday as a stoppage goes into its third week, spokespeople

for both the company and union said on Monday.

Pratt produces about 70% of the company's geared turbofan

engines (GTF) in Connecticut, where the strike is affecting two

sites. The GTF is used in European planemaker Airbus's

strong-selling A320 neo family, along with engines for the F-35

fighter jet.

The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace

Workers (IAM) said the workers are on strike for improved job

security and higher pay.