Yale students heaved a sigh of relief yesterday when a long threatened strike which would have tied up all dining halls and kitchens was averted by last minute concessions on the part of the union officials.

According to a dispatch from the Yale News yesterday, union leaders agred Thursday night to accept the following proposals of the University; Yale promised to consult with union officials regarding wages and hours; the University shall hold an election to determine in what departments the union controls a majority of the workers; and the decision of the election shall for at least three years.