Get Updates

Hoffa Watch

Related Articles

Why Hoffa Can't Clean Up Corruption

March 09, 2016

Hoffa came into office 17 years ago promising to run a clean, democratic union. But with an International VP facing racketeering charges, Hoffa is circling the wagons. Why Hoffa can't kick the corruption habit.

Chicago Teamsters Patronage Scandal

September 06, 2015

Hoffa-Hall Vice President John Coli is under fire for turning the Teamsters Union in Chicago into a family business.

The Chicago Sun-Times reports that Local 727 is funneling millions to a law practice run by Coli’s son. 

Leaked Email Exposes Hoffa’s Support for Pension Cuts

May 20, 2015

A leaked email from the Central States Pension Fund Director obtained by TDU blasts Hoffa for pretending to oppose pension cut legislation that he actually supports.

How Hoffa Fueled the Pension Crisis

May 20, 2015
May 20, 2015: Nearly 400,000 Teamsters and retirees are threatened with pension cuts. How Hoffa helped put the hit on their retirement. Nearly 400,000 Teamsters and retirees in the Central States Pension Plan are threatened with the worst pension cuts in Teamster history. So are thousands more in some local plans in New York, New Jersey and Western Pennsylvania. Long before Congress passed pension cut legislation in December, the Hoffa administration helped pave the way for this disaster.   Passing the Buck   The Hoffa administration tries...

How We'll Beat Hoffa

May 20, 2015
May 20, 2015:  Hoffa has won re-election three times.  Here’s why Hoffa will be beat in 2016. Hoffa has won re-election three times, including  the 2011 election with 60 percent of the vote.  But the key indicators point to a different  outcome this time. Here’s why Hoffa will be  beat in 2016. From Division to Unity   In the last IBT election, two opposition candidates  ran against Hoffa, splitting the vote.   This time, opposition...
Get Advice Join TDU Donate

I am TDU

"I attended a UPS contract workshop that TDU held for members of my local. We got critical information about the contract campaign and how we could get involved. I joined TDU because TDU gives rank-and-file Teamsters information and organization to build a stronger union."

Kyle Schram, UPS
Local 886, Oklahoma

Recent News

Organizing Win at UPS Worldport Shows Power of Credible Strike Threat

March 21, 2023

Almost 200 shuttle drivers at the UPS Worldport hub in Louisville forced their boss to recognize the union in an organizing win that demonstrates the power of a credible strike threat.

Former Local 853 Leader Dennis Hart Charged With Corruption

March 20, 2023

On February 28, the Independent Investigations Officer (IIO) of the Teamsters delivered to IBT President Sean O’Brien a comprehensive set of charges against Dennis Hart, the former head of Oakland, California, Local 853. Hart served as the place-holder and puppet for Rome Aloise when Aloise was suspended from office for two years (2018-2020) for corruption, employer pay-offs and rigging a Teamster election.

View More News Posts

Members' Rights

Stewards Toolbox