The rank and file workers of UAW 2069 at Volvo’s truck assembly plant in Dublin, VA went on strike demanding basic accommodations such as “wage increases, job security, wage progression, skilled trades, shift premium, holiday schedules, work schedules, health and safety, seniority, pension, 401(k), healthcare and prescription drug coverage and overtime.”

Despite freezing weather and the withholding of strike funds, the workers held their ground for weeks, repeatedly voting “NO” to several weak deals by UAW leadership and Volvo bosses.

We were able to raise strike funds and distribute them directly to the rank and file workers, thanks in no small part to local artist Chris DeMaria, despite the mass of strike funds UAW leadership withheld from their members.

Blue Ridge IWW will continue supporting rank and file workers at Volvo and across the New River Valley. An injury to One is an injury to All!