For more than a century, the Teamsters Union has helped millions
of workers achieve the American Dream. Our success is a
testament to those who came before us, who stood together to
form a union and a labor movement. These workers fought for the
rights and privileges that today most Americans take for
granted. Without the solidarity of unions, there would be no
weekends, no pensions and no health insurance. The best way to
celebrate Teamster History is to highlight the actions and
events that improved working and living standards for American
families and communities. Learning about the struggles and
victories of the past will help union leaders, members and
nonmembers alike appreciate the contributions Teamsters made not
only to labor history but to American history. Review the real
story of the Teamsters in the 20th century. To get the visual
concept of what makes the Teamsters Union so great, check out
the Teamster history visual timeline. The founding members of
the union foresaw the growth and promise of