Indian Point nuclear plant strike averted

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AP By JIM FITZGERALD
RYE BROOK, N.Y. -- The owner of the Indian Point nuclear power plant reached a tentative contract agreement with its largest union, avoiding a strike or lockout, the sides said early Saturday.

Entergy Nuclear and Local 1-2 of the Utility Workers of America reached a settlement just hours after the union's contract was to expire at midnight Friday. That deadline was suspended amid movement in the talks with federal mediators in a hotel conference room about 20 miles from the plant into the early hours of Saturday.

Union spokesman John Melia confirmed the settlement, and said the agreement benefits the workers, the union and Entergy.

Union members still have to approve the deal in a vote expected within the next few weeks.

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