November 20, 2025
Day Two of Region 8 Training For Virginia Locals
Day two of Region 8 Grievance Training included a phone call from Director Smith to thank the participants.  “A huge thank you to President Billy Ogle and UAW Local 2069 for hosting our training at the Local 2069 union hall in Dublin, Virginia,” states Region 8 Educational Representative David “Shaggy” Firkins. “Your hospitality and commitment to strengthening our union family made the day a success.
Thank you as well to the leadership from:

• Local 2069 – Volvo
• Local 4700 – Metalsa
• Local 2850 – General Dynamics

Your dedication to your membership, your willingness to show up, and your commitment to continuous growth is what keeps our union strong.
Proud to stand with each of you. Solidarity!”

November 18, 2025
Region 8 Conducts Training For Virginia Locals
Under the Direction of UAW Region 8 Director Tim Smith, David “Shaggy” Firkins Region 8 education representative along with Region 8 UAW Service Representative Jim Bledsoe holding grievance handling training hosted by UAW local 2069 Volvo, in Dublin, Virginia. Locals in attendance for the training are UAW Local 2069 Volvo, UAW Local 4700 Metalsa, and UAW Local 2850 General Dynamics.