The International Brotherhood of Teamsters sends its deepest condolences to the family of Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr., a pillar in the civil rights and labor movements for more than 50 years.

Rev. Jackson understood the bond between civil and workplace rights and supported Teamsters in all industries in the fight for dignity and respect on the job. Rev. Jackson stood proudly with Teamsters during contentious contract campaigns, including the 1997 UPS national strike and with United Airlines mechanics in 2016. In 2011, he spoke at Teamsters Local 413 in Columbus, Ohio, in support of unionization and against right-to-work legislation.

Rev. Jackson will be remembered for his tireless commitment to equality in the workplace and society at-large. The Teamsters Union mourns his loss but celebrates his life.

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