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Sandy Pope Tries To Unseat Hoffa As Teamsters Head

by Beenish Ahmed, NPR
October 5, 2011

Sandy Pope is running a spirited challenge to unseat teamsters union president James Hoffa. Years ago, she dropped out of college to become a trucker. Now she's trying to unseat a powerful labor leader and restore the fortunes of a union that has been steadily losing membership and influence.

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  • Morning Edition, October 5, 2011
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