Teamsters Local 25 and Stop & Shop reached a tentative agreement on a new, six-year contract for workers at the supermarket’s Freetown distribution center.

The proposed agreement stipulates that new hires will receive an 80% wage increase over the length of the agreement, while veteran workers will see a more than 30% raise. Further, the agreement preserves Teamsters’ health care, considerably increases pension contributions and ensures the long-term operation of the Freetown facility.

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,