labor strike

The United Auto Workers union announced it reached a last-minute tentative agreement with truck and bus manufacturer Daimler Truck on Friday evening, averting a potential strike of more than 7,000 workers. The union struck a four-year agreement with the German company just before the expiration of the previous contract, which was enacted six years ago.

The miners have survived more than 600 days on the picket line, thanks to widespread support and anger at their employer, Warrior Met Coal. Even now, neither side seems ready to budge.

The union representing 1,400 employees at cereal production facilities in four states said the agreement "makes gains and does not include any concessions."

Employees whose contract expired in August picketed on a busy holiday travel day. They demanded better wages and health care from food service operator HMSHost, which reported no disruption.