CINCINNATI — United Auto Workers has reached a tentative agreement with GE Aerospace, a union spokesperson confirmed Friday night.

The union, which represents more than 600 workers in Evendale and Erlanger, started its strike in late August, fighting against a proposed nearly 40% health care cost increase and demanding better job security and time off.

In an update Friday, UAW Local 647's bargaining committee told members they have reached a five-year agreement that includes:

Additional personal time off for all members;

Vacation time increases;

A minimum workforce guarantee;

$3,500 in cash payments to offset the rising health care costs and;

No changes to grievance or strike language.

You can read the update here .

A vote to ratify the deal is set for next week. Until then, t

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