Teamster drivers show their support for the War Effort. Circa 1943
Two fingers mean two million miles of safe driving for Clifford Johnson of Local 745. 1954
Leadership on the job. These three members of Local 765, employed by Hurr’s Dairy, are officials in their community of Knoxville, PA. They are (l to r) Sheridan Husted, Justice of the Peace; Ardell Walker, Mayor; and Edward Jacobson, Chief of Police. March 1958
Members of Washington D.C. local 639 demonstrate their support as employees of the first “union shop card” station. May 1959
DRIVE delegates meet with Vice President Lyndon Johnson to discuss political issues. April 1963
Truck driver training class, sponsored by Joint Council 16. November 1967
A family affair. Mrs. Ted Owens, of Local 291, at the wheel of the 15 ton dump truck she regularly drives. Her three sons peer out from the back. November 1965
Teamsters aided in rushing Polio vaccine to numerous cities within days of the April 13, 1955 announcement that a successful formula had been found. Teamster warehouseman Peter Golabek, employed by Parke-Davis applies rush labels to packages of vaccine. May 1955
Brewery delivery truck, Detroit MI, circa 1918-21
Teamster member working a slicing machine in a “new” orange concentrate plant in Florida. February 1942
Pan Am cargo and clerical employees show their spirit at an organizing campaign rally. November 1968
Santa’s a Teamster! Local 315 in CA got a head start on their 1965 organizing drive by making Santa Claus a lifetime member of the local. Richard Simon, Secretary-Treasurer of 315 presents the card. Dec 1964
On the road in the early hours of a cold winters day. 1958
Local 810’s delegation to the March on Washington. August 1963
Many movers were needed to bring the Teamsters to interim quarters in Washington DC after the ground-breaking for the new IBT building in March 1953. The new IBT building was dedicated in November 1955.
Arthur Brock stands by the tailgate of his concrete mixer as he pulls the shifting lever to release concrete. Mr. Brock became a Teamster in 1932 when concrete truck drivers were first organized. 1954
All in a day’s work. A Teamster driver waits to move on as “residents” of the area cross the road. Circa 1930”
General President James R. Hoffa motivates the crowd at the 1961 Convention.
Teamster Women work on “Old Glory.” Circa 1912
Employees of the Hub Furniture stores aid Joint Council 42 in gathering clothing and supplies for newly arrived refugees. 1957
Strike! Teamster truckers bring traffic to a halt at City Hall in New York City, September 28, 1938.
A Teamster employee of the National Biscuit Company handles the enrobing machine for chocolate mallomar cakes. Circe late 1940s
Task Force member of the Newark Organizing campaign work the “home front” to give guidance to voters. Task Force member Pete Postma from Albany, N.Y. advises Karl Grassle, a driver for Ballantine. Mrs. Grassle listens in as well. April 1953”
A UPS worker provides the holiday sparkle for customers on his route. December 1957
