Scheduled strikes on the Manchester Metrolink tram system this weekend have been suspended after workers received a "greatly improved pay offer".
Members of Unite had "overwhelmingly" voted for industrial action with the strikes due to take place on Saturday and Sunday.
However, following "extensive negotiations" yesterday between Unite and senior management at Keolis/Amey, which operates Metrolink, a "vastly improved pay offer was agreed", the union has said.
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The Unite members at Metrolink will now vote on the offer, which Unite is recommending they accept.
Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: "By taking a stand our members have forced management to return to negotiations and table a greatly improved pay offer.
"This demonstrates when Unite is wholly dedicated to advancing jobs, pay and conditions we can get a better deal for our members."
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Unite regional officer Dave Roberts added: "Unite had been clear from the outset that the previous pay offer was not fit for purpose but if management at Keolis/Amey tabled an acceptable offer, strikes could be avoided.
"The suspension in strike action will allow our members to fully consider the improved pay offer."
The strikes had originally been organised after Unite said more than 300 drivers and supervisors recorded a 97% yes vote in favour of industrial action after being told of a "pitiful" 1% pay award.
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Further strike action had also been organised for Sunday, October 10, the day of the Manchester marathon and Sunday, October 24, when Manchester United and Liverpool are due to play.
Metrolink is operated and maintained by a joint venture company Keolis/Amey which holds the contract to run the Transport for Greater Manchester-owned service.