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Woman runs for President of Brotherhood of Teamsters

Yes, it's an organization that still calls itself a "brotherhood." But change may be coming to the Brotherhood of Teamsters. A woman by the name of Sandy Pope is running against a man by the name of James Hoffa Jr. for the position of President of the International Botherhood of Teamsters.Even more incredible, is that Sandy Pope was once a truck driver, warehouse worker and steelhauler. She's also been President of Teamsters Local 805 in New York City, and still is. (She just won her local…See More
Nov 19, 2010
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I support the striking workers in South Africa

*** IMPORTANT: this group was set up in August 2010 to support COSATU's general strike at that time - it has nothing to do with the 2012 strike.  UnionBook members may feel free to set up support groups for any strike they want -- but please pay attention to what each group was set up for.  ***A group to help coordinate global solidarity with the workers on strike in South Africa. IMPORTANT NEWS: The unions have suspended the strike. But the struggle is not over. We will keep this group going…See More
Nov 17, 2010
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Who Me?

When asked to participate in a struggle, many people say, "Who Me?" then follow it with excuses as to why they cannot get involved. As for me, I've been involved for years and have decided to go a new direction. I am a member of the National Writers Union and I want to write about struggles by workers, environmentalists and others. The struggle at this time is becoming more dynamic and more important to our daily survival. I want to be a part of "getting the word out" but also, I feel I can…See More
Nov 10, 2010
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Trade Union Educators

An open group to share thoughts, materials and resources for trade union activist education
Nov 10, 2010
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Trans National Corporations

This group has been formed to highlight the struggles, and in justices in TNC's
Nov 10, 2010
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Labor-lore and Working Class Culture

This is a group for anyone interested in the folklore and cultural expression of workers. If you're into work songs, labor movement art, shop-floor lingo, occupational folklore, or any related topic, then this is the group for you.See More
Nov 10, 2010
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Woman runs for President of Brotherhood of Teamsters

Posted on November 19, 2010 at 2:07 0 Comments

Yes, it's an organization that still calls itself a "brotherhood." But change may be coming to the Brotherhood of Teamsters. A woman by the name of Sandy Pope is running against a man by the name of James Hoffa Jr. for the position of President of the International Botherhood of Teamsters.

Even more incredible, is that Sandy Pope was once a truck driver, warehouse worker and steelhauler. She's also been President of Teamsters Local 805 in New York City, and still is. (She just…

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Who Me?

Posted on November 10, 2010 at 13:06 0 Comments

When asked to participate in a struggle, many people say, "Who Me?" then follow it with excuses as to why they cannot get involved.



As for me, I've been involved for years and have decided to go a new direction. I am a member of the National Writers Union and I want to write about struggles by workers, environmentalists and others. The struggle at this time is becoming more dynamic and more important to our daily survival. I want to… Continue

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