Kellogg Co. announced that employees ratified a tentative agreement for a master contract four US cereal plants located in Battle Creek, MI, Omaha, NE, Lancaster, PA, and Memphis, TN.

The new, five-year contract with the Bakery, Confectionary, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers (BCTGM) International Union and locals covers about 1,400 union-represented employees includes immediate wage increases and enhanced benefits for all. It also provides an accelerated, defined path to legacy wages and benefits for transitional employees.

"We are pleased that we have reached an agreement that brings our cereal employees back to work," said Steve Cahillane, chairman and CEO. "We look forward to their return and continuing to produce our beloved cereal brands for our customers and consumers."

Employees will return to work the week of December 27.