International Brotherhood of Teamsters. Bergan, Raymond W. Teamster-monitor litigation in the Court of Appeals, 1960.

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International Brotherhood of Teamsters. Bergan, Raymond W. Teamster-monitor litigation in the Court of Appeals, 1960.

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Memorandum exploring the appellate phase of litigation concerning the election of James R. Hoffa to the presidency of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. This memorandum attempts to explore in as close chronological order as possible the appellate phase of the litigation in an effort to gather in one integrated document the language of the appellate courts. Mr Bergan's purpose was to dispel the charge of "litigous obstruction" which he believed was irresponsible.

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International brotherhood of teamsters, chauffeurs, stablemen, and helpers of America

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Labor organization formed in 1903 as International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT), the result of a merger between members of the Team Drivers' International Union (TDIU) and the Teamsters' National Union of America (TNU). Known from 1909 to 1992 as International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Stablemen and Helpers. Reverted to its pre-1909 name in October 1992. From the description of International Brotherhood of Teamsters records, 1989-1992. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 709...

Bergan, Raymond C.

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