"I was there when we brought the Union in. The first-time contract they won for us was unbelievable. It changed the quality of my life. I am now a Shop Steward and enjoy working with my Union and looking after my fellow workers. "
The James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship Fund has announced the topic for this year’s Essay Contest. The topic will be: The vast majority of union members make more than the minimum wage. Why should Teamsters care what the minimum wage is?
Applications and Essays are due to the Fund no later than September 30, 2014.
This year, 200 essays will be selected to be awarded one-time $1,000 scholarships.