JAMES P. HOFFA, LONGTIME GENERAL PRESIDENT OF TEAMSTERS, RETIRES FROM POST
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Monday, March 21, 2022
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WASHINGTON, March 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The accomplished era of James P. Hoffa as General President of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters is coming to an end on Tuesday when he retires from the union after 23 years as its top leader.
Key Points:
- The Teamsters faced tremendous obstacles empty financial coffers, dwindling organizing power, reduced political power, no strike fund and federal oversight.
- "I am forever grateful for being given the opportunity to follow in my father's footsteps as Teamster president."
- Building the union's strike fund was essential to standing up to companies and ensuring strong contracts.
- He will be recognized as General President Emeritus going forward after Teamster delegates voted to amend the union's constitution last June and bestowed him with the title.