The Nation - News from Oct. 27, 1985

Thousands of striking Chrysler Corp. workers nationwide began voting on a new three-year contract that would put an extra $5,650 in their pockets. United Auto Workers leaders predicted the 70,000 workers would end their 12-day-old walkout against the nation’s No. 3 auto maker by approving the pact, which gives Chrysler workers pay and benefit parity with GM and Ford.