Teamsters History
The current president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters
Sean O'Brien
Teamsters for a Democratic Union is entirely funded by
Member dues & donations – TDU receives no money from the union or any employer
The President of Teamsters Local 162
Mark Davison
UPS stands for
United Parcel Service
In this year, 185,000 UPS Teamsters went on strike when UPS refused to create more full-time jobs and was raiding pensions
1997
Teamsters for a Democratic Union was founded in this year
1976
The union hall of Teamsters Local 162 is on this street
NE 162nd Ave
After 5 hours of work in a single shift, UPS PT inside workers get this
overtime pay
Farrell Dobbs’ Teamster Rebellion details the story of the 1934 strike in this city
Minneapolis
TDU fought to get rid of this undemocratic rule that pushed through unpopular contracts, as recently as in 2018 when over 50% of UPS Teamsters voted against the contract that was ultimately adopted.
The 2/3rds rule.
This rule required at least 66.67% of members to vote down a contract on a company's "final, best offer." A shocking example of this was in 1987 when UPS freight haulers voted 64% against their contract but IBT leadership imposed it anyway.
In this year, Local 162 joined with Local 197 from the Team Drivers International Union to affiliate with the newly founded International Brotherhood of Teamsters
1903
In this year, 185,000 UPS Teamsters went on strike when UPS refused to create more full-time jobs and threatened to raid pensions
1997
What year was the International Brotherhood of the Teamsters formed?
1903
TDU was founded in this US city
What is Cleveland, Ohio
The principal officer of 162 uses this title
Secretary-Treasurer
Who is the CEO of UPS USA
Carol Tome
In this year, Rank and File Teamsters won the right to vote for international leadership due to an agreement between the justice department and the IBT over a RICO suit filed over corruption in the union
1989
Teamsters for a Democratic Union (TDU) originally had a different name, TDC which stands for
Teamsters for a Decent Contract
In this year, Portland Oregon Local 162 was issued a charter from the AF of L under the Team Drivers International Union
1899
This article of the UPS contract regards harassment of workers by management
Article 37