Ford and the UAW kick off contentious contract talks

Ford and the UAW kick off contentious contract talks

The head of the labor union representing most hourly workers at the U.S. automakers struck an adversarial tone on Monday, vowing in likely contentious talks for new four-year deals that they want to share in the companies' profits. Automakers also face rising costs associated with the development of electric vehicles and self-driving cars, although Jones said the union wanted to aid in the development of those businesses.