Jimmy Hoffa

Background

Hoffa, Jimmy was born on February 14, 1913 in Brazil, Indiana, United States. Son of John and Viola (Riddle) Hoffa.

Career

Member International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Chauffers, Warehousemen, and Helpers of America, from 1932, president local 299, 1935-1971, Michigan conference Teamsters, 1942-1971, teamsters joint council 43, 1946-1971, central conference teamsters, 1953-1971, vice president union, 1952-1957, general president, 1958-1971, president emeritus, 1971-1975.

Achievements

• Jimmy Hoffa has been listed as a noteworthy trade union executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Connections

Married Josephine Poszywak, September 23, 1937. Children: Barbara Ann, James Phillip.

Father:

John Hoffa

Mother:

Viola (Riddle) Hoffa

Spouse:

Josephine Poszywak

child:

James Phillip Hoffa

child:

Barbara Ann Hoffa