A tentative agreement between The Hershey Co. and Chocolate Workers Local 464 has the look and feel of a shotgun wedding.

Even though the deal calls for the elimination of 600 to 650 union jobs through voluntary programs, the union’s business manager said the situation could be worse if members reject the pact.

Meanwhile, a company spokesman said it would need to “re-evaluate operations at these facilities if the agreement is not approved.” Kirk Saville would not elaborate yesterday.