A tentative contract agreement has been reached between the United Service Workers Union and building owners in New York City, averting a potential strike by thousands of apartment building workers. The deal, which still needs to be ratified by union members, comes at a critical time as the city's real estate market continues to boom, with many workers demanding better wages and benefits to keep pace with rising living costs. The union, which represents 30,000 workers, had been in negotiations with building owners for months, seeking significant improvements to their pay and working conditions. If ratified, the agreement would be a major victory for the union and its members, who have been pushing for change in the face of growing income inequality in the city.
Tentative contract deal holds off strike by New York City apartment building workers Yahoo
