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New York's Tom O'Donnell Named Teamsters Motion Picture Division
Director
WASHINGTON, March 31, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- International
Brotherhood of Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa today announced
the appointment of Tom O'Donnell, President of Teamsters Local 817 in
Lake Success, New York, as Director of the Teamsters Motion Picture
and Theatrical Trades Division.
"Tom has been a strong partner in growing the Motion Picture Division
from coast to coast," said Hoffa. "No one understands the industry
better than Tom. He's a tremendous leader who will continue to help
Teamster locals navigate the ever changing industry landscape."
O'Donnell began his career as a driver on the motion picture
production of "Stepford Wives" in 1974. He was first elected
Secretary-Treasurer of Local 817 in 1990 and was elected President in
2012.
"I am honored by this appointment and thank General President Hoffa
for his confidence," said O'Donnell. "The explosion of work in
television and particularly new media offers exciting challenges in
organizing. Through assistance and education to local unions and by
forging partnerships with other unions and guilds, I believe we can
grow this Division to heights it has not yet seen."
Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents
1.4 million hardworking men and women throughout the United States,
Canada and Puerto Rico. Follow us on Twitter @Teamsters and "Like" us
on Facebook at www.facebook.com/teamsters.
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SOURCE International Brotherhood of Teamsters
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/CONTACT: Bret Caldwell, (202)624-6911, bcaldwell@teamster.org
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