This week an important vote took place by members of the United Auto Workers union that work at the Volvo Trucks North America New River Valley plant, located in Virginia.
The vote was held and approved by a majority of UAW Local 2069 members on March 27, securing a five-year labor contract for the second largest producer of heavy trucks and transport solutions in the industry, according to The Detroit News.
The inclusive contract includes health care benefits and upward wage adjustments for active workers, as well as yearly lump sums and pension increases to be paid to retired UAW workers from the plant.
“This contract moves our members forward while protecting jobs and benefits in this competitive industry, and makes way for the return of 862 UAW Local 2069 members who will be recalled from layoff,” said UAW vice president General Holiefield, who is responsible for directing the UAW’s Heavy Truck Department.
The new contract will be effective through March 16, 2016.
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