Ron Carey (labor leader)

Ron Carey ( born March 22, 1936 in New York City; † December 12, 2008 ) was an American trade unionist and 1991-1999 President of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters.

Ron Carey was the first president of the " Teamsters ", who was elected by its members by secret ballot in 1991. The re-election in 1996 succeeded him, although he against James P. Hoffa - had to play - the son of Jimmy Hoffa.

He was considered hope candidate who should break the infamous chain of his predecessors, and the union resulted in 1997 in a successful 15-day strike against UPS.

But Ron Carey was overtaken by the judiciary: Due to disagreements ( " Teamsters Gate" ) Carey had to resign from his position and was not allowed to participate in the election; the allegations related to trade union funds, which had obviously been used for his campaign.

Although Similar allegations were also against his successor, James P. Hoffa in the room, who took the presidency on 19 March 1999, but these allegations were obviously classified as less relevant.

Ron Carey had always maintained his ignorance of the events and was acquitted on 12 October 2001.