FORDUAW, Big 3 contract negotiations beginThe Detroit NewsUAW President Gary Jones raises his fist in acknowledgment while being introduced before a ceremonial handshake to mark the beginning of negotiations between the United Auto Workers and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles at FCA's North America headquarters, Tuesday, July 16, 2019, in Auburn Hills.David Guralnick, The Detroit NewsGary Jones, president of the UAW, left, and Mark Stewart, chief operating officer for Fiat Chrysler in North America, exchanged the ceremonial handshake marking the beginning of contract negotiations Tuesday in Auburn Hills.David Guralnick, Detroit NewsGary Jones, president of the UAW, left, and Mark Stewart, chief operating officer for Fiat Chrysler in North America, exchanged the ceremonial handshake marking the beginning of contract negotiations Tuesday in Auburn Hills.David Guralnick, The Detroit NewsMark Stewart, CEO of FCA North America, speaks before the beginning of negotiations Tuesday at FCA's North America headquarters.David Guralnick, Detroit NewsFCA leadership sits beside the head table before a ceremonial handshake to mark the beginning of negotiations with the UAW.David Guralnick, Detroit NewsUAW Vice President Cindy Estrada sits before a ceremonial handshake to mark the beginning of negotiations between the United Auto Workers and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles at FCA's North America headquarters in Auburn Hills.David Guralnick, Detroit NewsUAW Vice President Terry Dittes, left, shares a moment with UAW President Gary Jones as they begin negotiations with General Motors.Max Ortiz, The Detroit NewsUAW President Gary Jones and General Motors chairman and CEO Mary Barra shake hands as labor contract talks begin on Tuesday in Detroit.Max Ortiz, The Detroit NewsGeneral Motors Chairman and CEO Mary Barra applauds during the opening ceremonies as GM and the United Auto Workers begin negotiations Tuesday at the Renaissance Center.Max Ortiz, The Detroit NewsUnited Auto Workers members carried signs outside GM's world headquarters in Detroit on Tuesday as contract negotiations officially began.Max Ortiz, The Detroit NewsUAW members carry signs outside GM world headquarters in Detroit.Max Ortiz, The Detroit NewsGeneral Motors Chairman and CEO Mary Barra addresses UAW members and GM staff on Tuesday.Max Ortiz, The Detroit NewsAutomotive contract negotiations between the United Auto Workers and Ford Motor Co. begin Monday, July 15, 2019, at Ford's world headquarters in Dearborn.Daniel Mears, The Detroit NewsUnited Auto Workers President Gary Jones and Ford Executive Chairman and Chairman of the Board William Clay Ford Jr. shake hands across the negotiating table to kick off the talks.Daniel Mears, The Detroit NewsUAW Vice President Rory Gamble and Jim Hackett, President and CEO of Ford Motor Company, shake hands at the start of contract negotiations.Daniel Mears, The Detroit NewsThe UAW was represented by, front to back, Steve Zimmerla, Vice President Rory Gamble, President Gary Jones, President of UAW Local 600 Bernie Ricke and Tim Kenny. Ford management was represented by, back to front, Vice President Gary Johnson, Automotive President Joe Hinrichs, President and CEO Jim Hackett, Executive Chairman William Clay Ford Jr. and Vice President Bill Dirksen.Daniel Mears, The Detroit NewsUAW President Gary Jones, center, and the UAW negotiating team open contract negotiations with Ford Motor Co. Monday in Dearborn.Daniel Mears, The Detroit NewsJim Hackett, center, president and CEO of Ford Motor Co. , sits at the table during the start of contract negotiations.Daniel Mears, The Detroit NewsUAW Vice President Rory Gamble speaks during the first day of contract talks with Ford Motor Co.Daniel Mears, The Detroit NewsThe Ford team smiles as negotiations with the UAW begin Monday. Left to right are Vice President Gary Johnson, Automotive President Joe Hinrichs, President and CEO Jim Hackett, Executive Chairman William Clay Ford Jr. and Vice President Bill Dirksen.Daniel Mears, The Detroit NewsUAW members talk among themselves before contract negotiations begin.Daniel Mears, The Detroit News