Local union leaders have voted to recommend approval of a tentative four-year agreement with Chrysler.
UAW President Ron Gettelfinger says this paves the way for a vote by union members nationwide.
National bargaining committee members explained the deal to several hundred local leaders at a four-hour meeting in Detroit. Gettelfinger says there was a lot of discussion about all aspects of the deal, and union officials are happy it was "overwhelmingly recommended."
A UAW booklet shows Chrysler workers would see gains of more than $10,000 over the life of the contract. Chrysler also would contribute more than 10 billion dollars toward the creation of a union-run trust for retiree health care.
Several union leaders say there was some disagreement over the agreement's job security provisions, which were less extensive than in GM's contract.