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The two-time presidential candidate and Independent U.S. senator from Vermont thanked union workers who have been striking since Oct. 5.

For workers around the country, there’s a certain pride that often comes from laboring on the same factory floor as one’s parents and even grandparents, making the same goods in the same way, belonging to the same union. That’s been the case for employees of the multinational food company Kellogg’s, which has been headquartered in Battle Creek, Mich., since its founding more than a hundred years ago.

Union contracts provide decent wages and benefits along with safe working conditions, retirement security and a means for workers to stand up for themselves.

Kellogg's has reached a new tentative agreement with its 1,400 striking cereal plant workers that could bring an end to the strike that began Oct. 5.

The new offer includes cost-of-living adjustments and a $1.10 per hour raise for all employees.

Kellogg's has reached a new tentative agreement with its 1,400 striking cereal plant workers that could bring an end to the strike that began Oct. 5.

The week after an accord was voted down by union members, the cereal maker said it had agreed on terms meant to address their reservations.

BATTLE CREEK (dpa-AFX) - Kellogg Co. (K) said that it has reached a recommended tentative agreement for a five-year labor contract with the Bakery, Confectionary, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers

Last week, the union overwhelmingly rejected a previous offer from the Battle Creek, Michigan-based company.

Kellogg's has reached a new tentative agreement with its 1,400 striking cereal plant workers that could bring an end to the strike that began Oct. 5.