The Early Years - International Brotherhood of Teamsters
WEBFrom colonial times to the turn of the last century, the men who drove horse-drawn wagons formed the backbone of North America’s wealth and prosperity. Despite their essential role as guardians of trade—the lifeblood of the economy—they remained …
International Brotherhood of Teamsters Horse Hitch - Facebook
WEBInternational Brotherhood of Teamsters Horse Hitch, Springfield, Missouri. 5,461 likes · 51,502 talking about this · 3 were here. The Hitch is a traveling display. It shows the history of the...
Teamster - Wikipedia
WEBOriginally the term teamster meant a person who drove a team, usually of oxen, horses, or mules, pulling a wagon, [2] replacing the earlier teamer. [3] This term was common by the time of the Mexican–American War (1848) and the Indian Wars throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries on the American frontier.
Teamsters Visual Timeline - International Brotherhood of Teamsters
WEBMay 21, 2019 · Early Teamsters bargained for a noontime feeding of their horses. The horse team has to be kept in good shape so the Teamster could earn a paycheck.
1916: The Advocate - International Brotherhood of Teamsters
WEBApr 28, 2015 · By 1916, technological progress began to affect the Teamsters at their very heart. Horses—their faithful partners—were being outmoded with the advent of the motorized truck. It would be years before horses were completely retired, but Tobin had the foresight to remember their legacy.
Teamsters History and Timeline | Libraries & Academic Innovation
WEBTeamsters History. The International Brotherhood of Teamsters was founded in 1903. It has 1.4 million working members and 500,000 retirees in the U.S. and Canada. The Teamsters Union originally represented horse team drivers and stable hands. Over time, the union branched out and now represents a wide variety of occupations.
International Brotherhood of Teamsters -- Company History
WEBAt the turn of the century, people depended on horse-drawn wagons to move produce and goods locally. Teamsters, who drove the teams of horses, generally worked 12--18 hours a day, every day of the week for an average wage of $2.00 per day.
International Brotherhood of Teamsters Horse Hitch Reels - Facebook
WEBInternational Brotherhood of Teamsters Horse Hitch Reels, Springfield, Missouri. 4,437 likes · 1,200 talking about this · 3 were here. The Hitch is a traveling display. It shows the history of the...
History - Teamsters Canada
WEBDesigned when the Canadian Conference of Teamsters was first founded, this logo reflects our strength and our mission. We drive change in society and in the workplace. The horses are emblems of member unity and the wheel represents our desire to go forward and to build the country.
PA CONFERENCE OF TEAMSTERS
WEBThe horses’ names are Thunder and Lightning, Thunder is male, Lightning female. Together, they symbolically represent the pillars of the Teamsters organization: quality and power, dignity and justice, strength and morality.