Teamster

My great great grandfather's occupation on a Census report was was listed as "Teamster".

Battle of the census 2009

The very name "Teamster" comes from drivers who managed "teams" of horses in the pre-industrial US; they've fought battles and won many, but this time they're up against entire governments.

Steve Parker: Should Mexican Trucks Be Allowed Throughout U.S.? 2009

"Nobody works for the city for eight hours," said Kris Squalls, a 48-year-old Teamster who has driven a city garbage truck for 25 years and now makes about $70,000 a year.

Chicago Mayor Trashes Politics of Waste Removal Douglas Belkin 2011

She had a baby grand piano that Rob, our Teamster, was playing like a concert pianist.

A Day Out With Unforgettable's Poppy Montgomery and Dylan Walsh 2011

But should that agreement be ratified, it could make it easier for United's 5,500 Teamster mechanics to agree to the same terms.

Continental Reaches Deal With Flight Attendants Susan Carey 2010

The boundaries in ward 30—where Mr. Squalls, the Teamster, works—are a prime example.

Chicago Mayor Trashes Politics of Waste Removal Douglas Belkin 2011

"I'm here to help save the jobs of thousands of hardworking Hoosiers," said Jim Szucs, a Teamster from South Bend, Ind.

Wisconsin Gov. Walker threatens to trigger layoffs for thousands of public workers 2011

"I'm going to have a Teamster drive me into town."

Labor Torn on Super Bowl Protests Douglas Belkin 2012

Mr. Sinker, 36-years old, wrote nearly 2,000 tweets in all, taking readers inside imaginary conversations with former senior White House adviser David Axelrod, failed Democratic Senate candidate Alexi Giannoulias and a Teamster named Bruno.

Rahm's Alter-Id Signs Tweet Book Deal 2011

Somewhere Mussolini is laughing, but our World War II vet Teamster dads are rolling in their graves.

Motor City shakedown (Jack Bog's Blog) 2009