(NEWSnet/AP) — United Auto Workers reached tentative agreement with truck and bus manufacturer Daimler Truck, averting a potential strike of more than 7,000 workers.

The union struck a four-year deal with the company late Friday, prior to expiration of the previous contract, which was enacted six years ago.

It covers workers at various plants in North Carolina and distribution centers in Atlanta and Memphis, Tennessee.

Daimler manufactures Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner and Western Star trucks at the North Carolina facilities.

UAW President Shawn Fain said the new contract includes wage increases of more than 25% over the next four years, including a 10% raise after the deal is ratified. Fain said the deal also includes the end wage tiers at the company, as well as cost-of-living adjustments and profit sharing.

Union members still must approve the agreement.

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