After a credible strike threat, Teamsters Local 25 has reached a tentative six-year agreement covering more than 900 workers at Stop & Shop's Freetown distribution center. The agreement guarantees the facility remains open,

Teamsters Local 25 and Stop & Shop announced on Friday they’ve reached a tentative agreement on a new contract for employees at a Massachusetts distribution center, avoiding a strike.

"The company has built a strong customer base over decades, in part because consumers trust that it treats its workers fairly," the treasurers wrote. "A labor dispute of this magnitude risks eroding that trust, driving loyal customers to competitors and causing lasting damage to Stop & Shop's brand."