September 2, 2011: Students who came from all over the world to learn about the United States instead found themselves working as captives at Hershey’s.
On Aug. 31, 30 of the students who were held as captives rallied at the Hershey’s store in Times Square. They were demanding reimbursement for the hours they worked and that the 400 jobs they filled become living wage jobs for local workers.
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Teamsters, Amazon delivery drivers, and labor allies picketed today on the steps of New York City Hall to support the Delivery Protection Act. City Councilmember Tiffany Cabán announced the bill now has supermajority support in the City Council.
The IBT has launched the Teamster History Project, which includes 27 unedited interviews with Teamsters who made it happen. It covers the years 1975-1999. Those interviewed include several TDU leaders, participants in the Carey administration, James Hoffa, along with two Hoffa lieutenants who were expelled from the union for corruption and self-dealing.
