Statements (53)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Union
|
| gptkbp:advocacy |
fair wages
workers' rights safe working conditions |
| gptkbp:affiliated_with |
gptkb:AFL-CIO
gptkb:Teamsters_Joint_Council Teamsters Local Unions |
| gptkbp:community_involvement |
supports local charities
provides scholarships engages in political campaigns |
| gptkbp:conflict |
dealt with internal strife
faced corruption allegations navigated changes in labor laws |
| gptkbp:demographics |
diverse workforce
|
| gptkbp:focus |
gptkb:transportation
|
| gptkbp:founded |
1903
|
| gptkbp:global_presence |
affiliates in Canada
affiliates in Puerto Rico |
| gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:Washington,_D._C.
|
| gptkbp:historical_context |
grew during the labor movement
|
| gptkbp:historical_event |
merger with other unions in 1950s
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
one of the largest unions in the U. S.
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
the Teamsters Union
|
| gptkbp:initiatives |
develops leadership programs
focuses on member engagement promotes green jobs advocates for immigrant workers enhances member benefits expands outreach efforts improves workplace safety standards increases political activism strengthens local unions supports technology training |
| gptkbp:is_debated_in |
fought against anti-union legislation
|
| gptkbp:labor_disputes |
freight and delivery
|
| gptkbp:landing_distance |
1970 Teamsters strike
|
| gptkbp:major_industry |
healthcare
construction public services airlines warehouse and logistics |
| gptkbp:membership |
1.4 million
|
| gptkbp:notable_leader |
gptkb:Jimmy_Hoffa
gptkb:Dave_Beck gptkb:James_P._Hoffa |
| gptkbp:political_position |
support for labor-friendly policies
|
| gptkbp:president |
gptkb:Sean_O'_Brien
|
| gptkbp:previous_name |
gptkb:International_Brotherhood_of_Teamsters
|
| gptkbp:student_organizations |
negotiates contracts for members
|
| gptkbp:training_programs |
Teamsters Training and Development
|
| gptkbp:website |
teamster.org
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Paul_Castellano
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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