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The Union Label - November 25, 2006

November 25, 2006 - 9:17 pm - Posted by Chuck Muth

HOFFA WINS ANOTHER FIVE YEARS

“Teamsters President Jim Hoffa on Friday declared victory in his bid for another five-year term as head of the 1.4-million member union. Hoffa, who took office in December 1998, defeated his opponent Tom Leedham, the head of a Teamsters local in Oregon. With most of the votes counted, Hoffa had 120,215 votes — or 64 percent — to Leedham’s 6,069 votes.”

- Detroit News, 11/18/06

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The Union Label - November 1, 2006

November 1, 2006 - 9:08 pm - Posted by Chuck Muth

WHO YA GONNA CALL?

For the November 2006 elections, the Teamsters Union is launching a national voter hotline to assist members with problems or questions they may encounter on Election Day according to a Teamsters press release this week. Voters can call the toll-free number to report voting irregularities, intimidation or to request assistance.

The big question: What number do you call if it’s the UNION that’s violating the election laws or intimidating voters?

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