We Must Continue to Lift Each Other Up
Note: Below is a message originally published in June 2020 with my Pratt & Whitney colleagues in response to social injustices happening in the United States and around the world.
Dear Colleagues,
I need to address a heartbreaking situation that is top of mind for many of us here in the U.S. and across the world – the killing of George Floyd in police custody in Minneapolis, Minnesota, which has resulted in global protests demanding justice and systemic change.
We must stand together during this tumultuous time, and not waver from the core values that unite us. At Raytheon Technologies and Pratt & Whitney, there is no room for hatred, discrimination or racism. We will not stand for it. Period, full stop.
Instead, we will continue to be guided by the values at the heart of our culture:
- Respect – we relate to each other with openness and empathy. We treat all people equally and we embrace diversity and inclusion in every meaning of those words.
- Integrity – we lead by example. We do the right thing, always – even when no one is looking. We speak up when we see or hear words or actions that do not reflect our values.
This is who we are as Raytheon Technologies and Pratt & Whitney, and we will not tolerate anything less.
I know that so many people, and the African American community in particular, are hurting as a result of this tragedy and too many similar situations. We may feel helpless and unsure of what to do. Let’s start with this: listen to, share with and take care of each other. Be empathetic. Lift each other up. And speak up if you see or hear something that goes against our values, what is right and what is human.
We’re in this together, and We Succeed, Together.
Chris Calio
President
Pratt & Whitney