Layoffs expected at Volvo this spring
Layoffs are apparently in the offing this spring at Volvo Trucks in Dublin.
Janie Coley, Director of Public Relations for Volvo Group North America in Greensboro reported that employees at the New River Valley truck plant were notified that, “unfortunately, we will need to reduce employment, most likely beginning in early April.”
“We can’t say now how many employees will be affected by the layoff, as we’re in the process of reviewing our manning and production scenarios,” a company statement said.
Current employment at NRV is about 3,600 people.
The statement said the reason for the layoff is a combination of reduced demand in our core long-haul segment of the heavy-duty truck market, and the fact that we’ve now passed the critical phase in the production ramp-up of our new VNL highway truck.
“We regret having to take this action, but we need to balance staffing with market demand,” the statement closed.
February 19, 2025 @ 3:22 pm
i think it’s crappy they work these people to death and get there amount of trucks out that they need then let’s forget about the workers let’s just lay them off. Pretty dirty i think.
February 19, 2025 @ 6:55 pm
Feast or famine. I have a deep feeling this one is going to be a long furlough. Companies, like people, can’t afford these high prices. I pray each of you find meaningful work.
February 20, 2025 @ 12:25 am
To make matters worse they are still hiring and training people. Just to lay them off in less than 2 months. SMH.
February 20, 2025 @ 9:50 am
We wondered when that was going to happen as everywhere you drive around here you see piles of Volvo trucks just sitting in otherwise empty lots for months at a time. Sad for the workers and the community. It’s like hurry up and wait – Over produce like crazy then shut down. Shame
February 21, 2025 @ 2:12 am
Amazing that they brought us new hires at the beginning of the year knowing we can’t draw unemployment or sub pay from union, and are STILL bringing people in. Thanks for ruining our lives Volvo appreciate it maybe you should think people left their jobs to build a career at yours were people too not just numbers