Will Fred Zuckerman Win the Election?
October 24, 2016
With the future of the Teamsters Union at stake, the International Union election outcome comes down to this: turnout.
Central States Financial Update
October 24, 2016
The Central States Pension Fund ended the second quarter on June 30, 2016, with $15.6 billion in assets, down $500 million since the start of the year, according to the Financial and Analytical Report obtained and reviewed by Teamsters for a Democratic Union (TDU).
TEAMSTER BALLOTS ARE IN THE MAIL!
October 06, 2016
Ballots have been mailed to 1.3 million Teamsters. It’s time for concerned Teamsters to go all out to Get Out The Vote! If you have not received a ballot, or if you need a new one, call the Election Supervisor to request a replacement ballot at 844-428-8683.
Teamster Contest Reaches Fever Pitch
At last, November’s election deadline is almost here—clinching a dramatic race that featured a nail-biter of a nomination contest, a raucous convention, and an email scandal. Few undecided voters are left. The candidates have painted starkly different visions for the future of jobs, health care, retirement, and democracy itself. Now the outcome depends on how effectively each side can turn out its votes.
Pension Rights Center Honors Teamster Activists
Leaders and activists from the Teamster pension protection movement were honored at a gala hosted by the Pension Rights Center on October 6 in Washington, D.C.
Aloise Gets His Trial Postponed to November 30
International Vice President has obtained a postponement of his trial on devastating corruption charges; it is now slated to begin on November 30 in San Francisco. One of his attorneys informed the Independent Review Officer that he had surgery and needed a delay.
Organizing, Solidarity, & Inspiration: The 2016 TDU Convention
Hundreds of some of the best Teamster activists in the country gathered for three days in Chicago this past weekend at the 41st annual TDU Convention.
HOW HOFFA-HALL FEEL WHEN A MEMBER ASKS A QUESTION
UPDATED: On September 28, the Election Supervisor ruled against the Hoffa-Hall protest, noting that the member did not touch, threaten or even raise his voice to Hall, but merely asked him about health care concessions, while Hall walked away without answering.
TDU Convention Information
September 30 - October 2, 2016
Chicago Holiday Inn O'Hare
5615 N Cumberland Ave, Chicago IL 60631
The Shocking Emails Behind the Hoffa Playboy Party Scandal
Shocking emails from corporate execs reveal blow-by-blow how corruption works in the Hoffa administration–and how it leads to concessions.