Teamsters Union Member Ken Hall Reflects on Career, Union Politics, and UPS Strike
Ken Hall, a long-standing member of the Teamsters union, recently reflected on his 50-year career, offering insights into the union's internal politics, significant events, and his personal journey. Hall, who was born in Charleston, West Virginia, in 1956, began his career influenced by his father's on-the-job injury and subsequent mistreatment by his employer, Pennzoil. This experience fueled his desire to become a union representative. He rose through the ranks, serving as a job steward, a member of negotiating committees, and eventually a business agent. Hall discussed his early impressions of the Teamsters for a Democratic Union (TDU), noting that while he initially viewed them critically for their constant opposition to leadership, he acknowledged their role in advocating for members. He also detailed his experiences during the Ron Carey administration, including his appointment as an international representative and later as the Parcel and Small Package Division Director, a role he humorously noted h... 
