The Bobcat strike is over

Union members voted to approve the companies offer from Wednesday.

Neither side would go into the details of the contract.

However, Union Spokesperson Steve Chmielewski says he is personally disappointed with the health insurance portion of the deal.

Bobcat Spokesperson Wendy Bost released a statement saying "The agreement balances the union's interest in addressing health insurance costs with the need to promote the long-term economic health of the business." Brad Feldman has been following this story since it started.

Tonight he recaps the last 14 days.

On October 7th, Union members rejected a contract offer from Bobcat. This decision began the strike of 2006 about four in the afternoon

Union spokesperson Steve Chmielewski said they wanted better pay and health care coverage

(Steve Chmielewski/ President, Local USW 566) Activity around the Bobcat plant in south Bismarck remained calm over the weekend

However, come Monday morning tensions rise

(Sound) yelling at bus About 7 a-m two busses with non union members began to arrive for work

Besides the yelling (Sound), Union members placed nails on the road for the buses to run over. This began a string of legal issues

The Bobcat Company filed a restraining order against the picketers

(Jim Vukelic/ Union Attorney) "Union officials have given strict orders to the strikers not to touch any vehicles coming in or out of the plant and not to obstruct traffic." The next few days were fillled with statements from each side. However, they were just through email since neither side would comment on camera

The interview with Union Attorney Jim Vukelic on day six of the strike was the last one to be granted to KX News by either side

Six days later the two groups met at the bargaining table

An offer was made on Wednesday and approved this morning at the Mandan Community Center by union members

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