CBS News streaming employees reach deal on new contract after walkout
Union has reached a tentative agreement for a three-year contract after holding a 24-hour walkout in March
Employees of the CBS News streaming channel CBS News 24/7, who held a 24-hour walkout last month amid an impasse in contract negotiations, have reached a tentative agreement on a new three-year contract.
About 60 CBS News employees are part of the union. In the coming days, they will vote to ratify the new agreement. More details about the agreement will be provided after the agreement is ratified, the union said.
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