DENVER (AP) — Union leaders representing CenturyLink workers in 13 states moved closer Thursday to allowing a strike but plan to keep negotiating with the telecommunications company.

The Communication Workers of America announced its executive board authorized the union's president to set a strike date, the final step before going on strike.

"There's nothing imminent. Our goal remains to get a good contract," union spokesman Al Kogler said.

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