(Source: Detroit News, February 21, 2020)
DETROIT — James P. Hoffa on Friday signaled the end of an era for the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, telling The Detroit News he will not seek reelection just as the labor union this week makes a historic exit from government oversight. “I think it’s time for the next generation to take over,” the 78-year-old labor leader said. “We rebuilt this union. We’ve rebuilt our finances. We rebuilt the spirit. We put the swagger back in the union. … I’m very proud of what we have done, but I also realize maybe it’s time for the next generation to take over.”
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