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Macy’s reaches tentative deal with union

FILE - In this Thursday, June 2, 2016, file photo, a shopper and a demonstrator pass on the sidewalk during a rally by union workers outside Macy's flagship store in New York. Workers at the iconic store are threatening to strike if contract negotiations fail. The current contract is set to expire at midnight Wednesday, June 15. Macy’s sees the threat of the strike as real and has placed ads seeking temporary workers. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File) FILE - In this Thursday, June 2, 2016, file photo, a shopper and a demonstrator pass on the sidewalk during a rally by union workers outside Macy's flagship store in New York. Workers at the iconic store are threatening to strike if contract negotiations fail. The current contract is set to expire at midnight Wednesday, June 15. Macy’s sees the threat of the strike as real and has placed ads seeking temporary workers. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)

By Associated Press June 16, 2016 1 min read

NEW YORK (AP) – Macy’s says it has reached a tentative deal with the union representing workers at its flagship store in New York City, avoiding a strike.

Macy’s Inc. said Thursday that it worked overnight with the union on negotiations. The current contract expired at midnight Wednesday.