Vendetta: The Destruction of Local 714 by James Hoffa and the IRB

Teamster President James Hoffa’s October, 2008 decision to shut down a thriving 10,000 member Chicago local active in organizing drives and disband it at a time when many other locals are struggling and losing membership, sends an ominous message to those who believe in union democracy, due process or the traditional view that a union’s [...]