International Brotherhood of Teamsters
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters is one of the largest
unions in the world, representing one in ten unionized workers.
The union has a reputation as one of the more conservative politically.
For most of the past decade, the union operated under federal supervision
and struggled with allegations of corruption and mob influence.
The two most politically active locals of the Teamsters in Illinois
are Local 705/Joint Council 25 and Local 916. The Teamsters Volunteers
in Politics is the political action committee of Local 705/Joint
Council 25, based in Chicago. Teamsters Drive Political Fund is
associated with Springfield-based Local 916.
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters are career patrons of
Governor Rod Blagojevich (D), Attorney General Lisa Madigan (D),
Secretary of State Jesse White (D), Lieutenant Governor Pat Quinn
(D), Senate President Emil Jones (D), and Democratic Party Chair
and Speaker of the House Michael Madigan (D).
From January 1, 1993 through June 30, 2005, the International Brotherhood
of Teamsters gave $2.875 million to candidates for Illinois statewide
constitutional and legislative office, 75% of which was contributed
to Democrats.
Last revised June 30, 2005.
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