EAST VILLAGE, Manhattan (WABC) — After intensive negotiations, UWUA Native 1-2 has tentatively agreed to the phrases of a brand new 4-year collective bargaining settlement with Con Edison, averting a strike.The tentative deal was reached early Sunday morning and introduced by the union on its social media pages.”This settlement displays the arduous work and dedication of each events to achieve an settlement that advantages all. Furthermore, this settlement wouldn’t be potential with out the unwavering help of the rank and file,” the union stated in a press release.Their present contract expired at midnight.The brand new deal contains larger wages for utility employees, an enhanced medical plan with minimal will increase and sooner wage will increase.The talks had been held at a resort in White Plains.It is a reduction for the tens of millions of New Yorkers who might have been impacted. Union consultant Michael Peña stated avoiding the strike was essential throughout this warmth wave.The tentative deal now goes earlier than the utility employees for a vote to ratify the settlement. That ought to occur within the coming days.ALSO READ | MTA stops building on Second Avenue subway amid congestion pricing pauseJosh Einiger has particulars on the development pause.———-* Get Eyewitness Information Delivered* Extra Manhattan information* Ship us a information tip* Obtain the abc7NY app for breaking information alerts* Comply with us on YouTubeSubmit a tip or story concept to Eyewitness NewsHave a breaking information tip or an concept for a narrative we must always cowl? Ship it to Eyewitness Information utilizing the shape beneath. If attaching a video or photograph, phrases of use apply.Copyright © 2024 WABC-TV. All Rights Reserved.