2021 Virginia Volvo Trucks strike

As a result, on April 17, Local 2069 commenced with strike action against the plant, with workers picketing outside while negotiations continued.

On July 11, the company declared an impasse and stated they would be reopening the plant, with the third tentative agreement serving as their final offer to the union.

[2] According to the union, these points of contention included "wage increases, job security, wage progression, skilled trades, shift premium, holiday schedules, work schedules, health and safety, seniority, pension, 401(k), health care and prescription drug coverage and overtime.

[12] The strike began on April 17,[13] with picketing commencing at a road intersection about halfway between the plant and the union building.

[2][13] In response, the company issued a statement expressing disappointment in the union's actions and stated that they were still open to continuing negotiations.

[16] On April 30, the union announced via their Facebook page that the UAW and Volvo Trucks had come to a tentative agreement for a five-year contract that would see an immediate end to the strike starting at 7 a.m. that day.

[3] Following the agreement, union members voted on three ballot issues pertaining to benefits, pay, and scheduling, with the results being released on May 16.

[4] Local 2069 President Matt Blondino stated that the strike would be open-ended and continue until a satisfactory agreement had been reached.

[18][19] In a statement released after the striking restarted, the company again expressed disappointment with the union members' decision, noting that UAW leadership had endorsed the agreement, but stated that they remained open to continue negotiations.

[27] Similarly to the previous two times, the company again issued a statement that stressed the UAW leadership's support for the proposal and that they would "consider all options" related to a resolution to the strike.

[32] According to the Associated Press, the final offer contained higher wage increases than the second proposal the company had made and included pay bonuses.

[12] With regards to the salaried employees, UAW President Curry stated after the vote that a process for addressing their concerns would be set up to resolve the lingering dispute.