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Volvo's New River Valley Plant Plans To Lay Off Up To 650 Workers Print E-mail
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As an EverythingNRV exclusive story posted back on November 29, the Volvo company in Dublin has confirmed the layoff of some 650 employees in January.

 

“The company plans to lay off up to 650 employees sometime in late January,” said Jim McNamara, Volvo spokesman. “We need to do this in order to bring production into line with market demand.”

 

In early 2007, Volvo cut around 970 employees during a series of layoffs. Later in the year, 250 employees were called back in order to increase its truck production.

 

According to McNamara, “The upcoming layoffs are expected to be permanent.”

 

As to who will be laid off come January 2008, that decision will be based on requirements of the employee’s current labor contract said McNamara. The contract calls for it to be based on seniority. The contract will also determine if any severance packages or assistance will be offered.

 

Volvo currently employees 2,900 workers and prior to the layoffs in 2007, the company had 3,170 employees.

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