Mack Trucks: American-Made Or American-Betrayed? Statement on Mack Trucks Decision to Build in Mexico
Trump Administration
The UAW is outraged and deeply disappointed by Mack Trucks decision to build a new plant in Mexico. This isn’t just about relocating jobs — it’s about dismantling the fabric of our communities, ignoring the legacy of American labor, and misusing taxpayer-funded investments.
For families like ours, Mack Trucks has always represented more than work. It stands for union strength, quality craftsmanship, and good-paying jobs that have helped generations thrive. The sound of engines rolling off the line wasn't just business — it was pride, stability, and the promise of a better future.
That’s why this decision hits so hard. Mack — built by American hands — is now turning its back on them. As the workforce in Macungie, PA, faces the threat of further layoffs, the company is funneling resources into a new plant across the border.
UAW Local 677 fought to keep that future here. We identified viable land, engaged local trades, secured rail infrastructure grants, and even hosted Mack’s plant manager on-site. Our proposal was comprehensive. Yet, it was ignored — dismissed in favor of cheaper, unprotected labor with no guarantee of basic workplace, safety, or environmental standards.
Mack Trucks and its parent company, Volvo Group, are not just cutting costs. They are exploiting the Mexican workforce to boost profits — at the direct expense of American jobs, values, and communities.
We call on our elected leaders to act now:
Support the Department of Commerce’s Section 232 investigation into heavy-duty truck imports and urge them to implement targeted tariffs to protect U.S. jobs
Urge the United States Trade Representative to revoke duty-free treatment for heavy-duty trucks during the upcoming USMCA review.
Demand that Mack Trucks honor its commitments to U.S. workers at Lehigh Valley Operations and reinvest in American manufacturing.
The American workforce is not disposable. We deserve better. This country deserves better.
This isn’t just about one plant — it’s about the future of every working family.
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Dear Trump Administration,
The UAW is outraged and deeply disappointed by Mack Trucks decision to build a new plant in Mexico. This isn’t just about relocating jobs — it’s about dismantling the fabric of our communities, ignoring the legacy of American labor, and misusing taxpayer-funded investments.
For families like ours, Mack Trucks has always represented more than work. It stands for union strength, quality craftsmanship, and good-paying jobs that have helped generations thrive. The sound of engines rolling off the line wasn't just business — it was pride, stability, and the promise of a better future.
That’s why this decision hits so hard. Mack — built by American hands — is now turning its back on them. As the workforce in Macungie, PA, faces the threat of further layoffs, the company is funneling resources into a new plant across the border.
UAW Local 677 fought to keep that future here. We identified viable land, engaged local trades, secured rail infrastructure grants, and even hosted Mack’s plant manager on-site. Our proposal was comprehensive. Yet, it was ignored — dismissed in favor of cheaper, unprotected labor with no guarantee of basic workplace, safety, or environmental standards.
Mack Trucks and its parent company, Volvo Group, are not just cutting costs. They are exploiting the Mexican workforce to boost profits — at the direct expense of American jobs, values, and communities.
We call on our elected leaders to act now:
Support the Department of Commerce’s Section 232 investigation into heavy-duty truck imports and urge them to implement targeted tariffs to protect U.S. jobs
Urge the United States Trade Representative to revoke duty-free treatment for heavy-duty trucks during the upcoming USMCA review.
Demand that Mack Trucks honor its commitments to U.S. workers at Lehigh Valley Operations and reinvest in American manufacturing.
The American workforce is not disposable. We deserve better. This country deserves better.
This isn’t just about one plant — it’s about the future of every working family.