Hoffa Testifies Before Congress on Security Risks at U.S. Ports

Hoffa Says Pirate Carriers Operate On Margins With Unqualified Drivers
Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa will testify before Congress on April 5, 2006 about security vulnerabilities at our nation’s ports. His testimony will include details about how pirate motor carriers foster an underground economy with large numbers of unqualified drivers operating illegally and near bankruptcy who are vulnerable to exploitation and blackmail.

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters is the largest transportation union in the United States, representing 1.4 million members, including thousands who work in and around U.S. ports.

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WHO:

Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa

WHAT:

Congressional testimony at the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs’ hearing,
“The Future of Port Security: The GreenLane Maritime
Cargo Security Act”

WHEN:

Wednesday, April 5, 2006
10 a.m.

WHERE:

Dirksen Senate Office Building, SD-342