In the 1970s, the mafia found a way into Las Vegas through the Teamsters Union, funneling money into casinos like the Tropicana and beyond. This is the real story behind the mob’s rise in Vegas - the same world that inspired the movie Casino (1995). Part 1 of our series explores how organized crime first tightened its grip on the Strip, how the Teamsters became their golden ticket, and the early introduction of Frank “Lefty” Rosenthal - the man who would later become one of the most powerful fig

Three years ago today, the O’Brien-Zuckerman administration was sworn in to lead the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. The Teamsters Union stands stronger and more militant today than it has in decades. With 80,000 new members organized, great successes at the negotiating table including many of our best contracts ever like at UPS and Anheuser-Busch, an empowered rank-and-file membership that has waged over 250 strikes and led bargaining themselves against some of the world’s largest emplo

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Michigan Teamsters leader endorses Harris after national union declines to support a candidate

BREAKING: A group of 203 Horseshoe Casino dealers in Shelbyville, Ind., has marched on management demanding recognition as members of Teamsters Local 135. Workers at the Caesar’s-owner casino are demanding the fair treatment they deserve, and they’re ready to fight together as Teamsters to get it! | Teamsters

Republic Services is so greedy that the multibillion-dollar waste corporation is now even being sued by its scabs for alleged wage theft. Rather than reward its Teamsters workforce with fair contracts, Republic has wasted over $50 million on its national strike. As Republic ruins its corporate reputation, the Teamsters' solidarity on picket lines only grows stronger. | Teamsters

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