The International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT, Teamsters) formed by a merger of two driver associations in 1903. The Teamsters Union is known for typically representing workers in the trucking industry, but in recent years they have ventured out to other occupations in a number of industries to increase membership numbers.
One topic that often comes to mind when discussing the Teamsters Union is corruption. This union has an infamous past with almost legendary stories of influence by organized crime, abuse by officials and disregard for its members.
The big question is: Is the Teamsters Union any different today? According to the headlines, the answer is a resounding NO.