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Union workers strike at Volvo Trucks plant The United Auto Workers (UAW) union went on strike Saturday at Volvo Trucks North America s New River Valley (NRV) truck assembly plant, another significant hurdle in truck production that was already facing headwinds from supply chain shortages. NRV Vice President and General Manager Franky Marchand noted the company was surprised and disappointed that the UAW decided to strike,” adding that progress was being made in negotiations with the union and we had offered substantial increases in our employees’ compensation. UAW Secretary-Treasurer Ray Curry, Director of the UAW Heavy Truck Department, said the union was disappointed that Volvo Truck has failed to present a substantial offer by the March 16 contract deadline despite a contract extension, adding that more than 2,900 UAW members at NRV are seeking a new agreement that protects their families through job security, adequate wages and benefits and protects t ....
The NRV plant employs more than 3,300 people, about 2,900 of whom are UAW members. The United Auto Workers (UAW) union went on strike Saturday at Volvo Trucks North America s New River Valley (NRV) truck assembly plant, another significant hurdle in truck production that was already facing headwinds from supply chain shortages. NRV Vice President and General Manager Franky Marchand noted the company was surprised and disappointed that the UAW decided to strike,” adding that progress was being made in negotiations with the union and we had offered substantial increases in our employees’ compensation. UAW Secretary-Treasurer Ray Curry, Director of the UAW Heavy Truck Department, said the union was disappointed that Volvo Truck has failed to present a substantial offer by the March 16 contract deadline despite a contract extension, adding that more than 2,900 UAW members at NRV are seeking a new agreement that protects their families through job security, a ....