The management of New United Motor Manufacturing Inc. and United Auto Workers have reached a tentative deal  to cover union workers at the auto plant, which is closing April  1. In a statement, UAW VP Jimmy Settles said "We are deeply disappointed that Toyota has decided to close this award-winning facility" but also "We believe this agreement will help the membership as they  transition to other work."

Next step: a ratification vote by the union's  membership. Date and details of the agreement TBA.

Earlier this month, Toyota committed $250 million to NUMMI to fund transition support for salaried and hourly workers who stay on  the job through April 1st.