International Brotherhood of Teamsters
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters (also just called the Teamsters) is an American labor union of truck drivers, airline workers, food processors, graphic designers, police officers, and other employees.[1][2] With over 1.4 million members, it is one of the largest unions in the United States.
| International Brotherhood of Teamsters | |
| Founded | 1903 |
|---|---|
| Members | 1.4 million (2004) |
| Country | United States |
| Affiliation | Change to Win Federation |
| Key people | James P. Hoffa, president |
| Office location | Washington, D.C. |
| Website | www.teamsters.org |
History
The Teamsters was founded in 1903, when most packages and other goods were delivered by a team of horses or oxen.
International Brotherhood Of Teamsters Media
Cornelius Shea, first General President of the Teamsters, circa 1905
Informal portrait of (left to right) Cornelius P. Shea, John Miller, Fred Mader, and Tim Murphy sitting in a row in a courtroom in Chicago, Illinois, during a labor trial. Murphy was a politician, union organizer, and reputed gangster, and he was murdered in 1928.
Jimmy Hoffa served as President from 1957 to 1971.
A Teamsters gathering at the YearlyKos 2007 convention
Teamsters headquarters located beside Capitol Hill in Washington, DC
References
- ↑ "Trades | Teamsters Trade Divisions and Conferences". Teamsters JC 42. Retrieved 2020-11-14.
- ↑ "Teamsters Stand with Law Enforcement Officers". International Brotherhood of Teamsters. 2019-05-15. Retrieved 2020-11-14.
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