Ron Carey

Ron Carey was a prominent American trade unionist who served as the president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters from 1991 to 1997. Born in New York City in 1936, Carey grew up in a family of UPS workers and was influenced by the labor movement from a young age, with figures like Jimmy Hoffa and Frank Fitzsimmons shaping his early views. He was also exposed to the CIO and the AFL, which later merged to form the AFL-CIO. Carey's early life was marked by his involvement with the NLRB and the FLRA.

● Early Life

Carey's early life was shaped by his experiences growing up in New York City, where he was exposed to the New York City labor movement and figures like David Dubinsky and Sidney Hillman. He attended CCNY and was involved with the SDS and the NSA. Carey's interest in labor law and collective bargaining was influenced by his studies of the NLRA and the FLSA. He was also familiar with the work of the NMB and the FMCS.

● Career

Carey's career in the labor movement began in the 1960s, when he worked as a UPS driver and became involved with the Teamsters union. He quickly rose through the ranks, becoming a local union leader and later a international union representative. Carey's career was marked by his involvement with the CLUW and the LCLAA. He also worked with the AFL-CIO and the CTW, and was familiar with the work of the NLRB and the OSHA.

● Presidency of

the Teamsters Carey's presidency of the Teamsters was marked by his efforts to reform the union and root out corruption. He worked with the FBI and the DOJ to investigate and prosecute corrupt union officials, including Roy Williams and Jackie Presser. Carey also implemented reforms aimed at increasing democracy and transparency within the union, including the establishment of an independent ethics committee. He worked with the AFL-CIO and the ITF to promote globalization and international trade policies that benefited workers. Carey's presidency was also marked by his involvement with the NAFTA and the WTO.

● Later Life and Death

After leaving the presidency of the Teamsters in 1997, Carey continued to be involved in the labor movement, working with the AFL-CIO and the CTW to promote workers' rights and social justice. He also worked with the NOW and the ACLU to promote civil rights and human rights. Carey passed away in 2008 in New York City, leaving behind a legacy as a champion of workers' rights and social justice. His death was mourned by figures like John Sweeney and Andy Stern, who praised his commitment to the labor movement.

● Legacy

Carey's legacy as a trade unionist and a champion of workers' rights continues to be felt today. He is remembered for his efforts to reform the Teamsters and root out corruption, as well as his work to promote democracy and transparency within the union. Carey's legacy is also marked by his involvement with the AFL-CIO and the CTW, and his work to promote globalization and international trade policies that benefit workers. He is remembered by figures like Richard Trumka and Mary Kay Henry as a champion of social justice and human rights. Category:American labor unionists