Two local unions representing hundreds of cafeteria workers, custodians and secretaries announced yesterday evening that they had reached tentative agreements with the Pittsburgh Public Schools.

American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Locals No. 297 and 2924 authorized a strike on Aug. 23, but that never happened.

In a joint release, the AFSCME bargaining units said they believed the new agreements will be good for all parties involved.

However, they would not release details of the new agreements until they are ratified. No voting dates have yet been set.

Local No. 297 represents 450 members, including custodians, food service workers, repairmen and truck drivers, while No. 2924 represents 250 clerical workers.

Their contract expired Dec. 31, 2006.