A fighter against the Teamsters old guard - Socialist Worker
I RECENTLY learned that Jerry Zero, the former secretary-treasurer of Teamsters Local 705, of which I was a member, died on April 4. His death was announced at the regular local membership meeting on April 23 in Chicago.
His death reminded me of the good times that I had as a member of Teamsters 705 and Jerry's importance in the era when union reform forces had an impact on the Teamsters--but also the disappointment and anger I felt when he switched to supporting James P. Hoffa Junior after decades as a reformer.
I RECENTLY learned that Jerry Zero, the former secretary-treasurer of Teamsters Local 705, of which I was a member, died on April 4. His death was announced at the regular local membership meeting on April 23 in Chicago.
His death reminded me of the good times that I had as a member of Teamsters 705 and Jerry's importance in the era when union reform forces had an impact on the Teamsters--but also the disappointment and anger I felt when he switched to supporting James P. Hoffa Junior after decades as a reformer.
