Members of the United Auto Workers announced an end to a strike against Mercedes-Benz supplier ZF in Tuscaloosa today, about a month after it began.

Approximately 190 union members took part in the strike that began Sept. 20.

On the social media platform X, the UAW announced: “We are pleased to announce the strike in Tuscaloosa, AL is OVER. The tentative agreement has been ratified by the membership. Congratulations to our members, the Local 2083 bargaining committee & Servicing Representative Robbie Collins.”

ZF Chassis Systems is a tier-1 supplier for Vance’s Mercedes-Benz US International plant, making drive train components. It has been operating in Tuscaloosa for 26 years and employs more than 300 people.

The strike began after the local voted down a third contract proposal, according to the union. Healthcare, wages and tier structures were the main issues. There was no immediate announcement on the terms of the new agreement.

The UAW began a strike last month against Detroit’s “Big Three” automakers in what has been dubbed the “Stand Up Strike.”

Alabama’s automakers – Mercedes-Benz, Hyundai, Honda and Mazda-Toyota – have largely resisted large-scale unionization, as have all other Southern car marking plants.