Tag: United Auto Workers

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New union agreement ends UAW strike that halted Mack, Volvo truck production

Mack said the strike was scheduled to end at 9 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 25, and that the company will bring UAW-represented employees “back to work as soon as possible.” Its facilities will return to full production within days, Mack said.

October 25, 2019

Business

Volvo halts U.S. truck production amid Mack workers strike

John Mies, senior vice president of corporate communications for Volvo Trucks, says the company advised employees at the Dublin, Virginia, plant that it would stop production until the strike is resolved. As a result, approximately 3,000 employees are temporarily laid off, effective Monday, Oct. 21.

October 21, 2019

Business

More than 3,500 UAW Mack employees go on strike

Mack employees who are members of the United Automotive Workers union are striking for better pay, job security, benefits, holiday and work schedules, overtime and more.

October 14, 2019

Business

Some truckers losing big in GM strikes

Though the ongoing strikes by United Auto Workers at General Motors appear to be nearing an end, some carriers have been hit hard by the lingering work stoppage, with one reporting having laid off more than 50 drivers and losing more than $100,000 a day in revenue.

September 26, 2019

Business

Volvo, UAW sign 5-year deal

Agreement covers about 1,300 members of UAW Local No. 2069 at the company’s plant in New River Valley, Va.

March 29, 2011

Business

Navistar, UAW OK contract

UAW-represented employees at Navistar ratified a new four-year labor agreement.

November 1, 2010