Hoffa Statement on Possible Nomination of LaHood as Transportation Secretary

(Washington, D.C.) – Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa today issued the following statement on the possible nomination of Rep. Ray LaHood, R-IL, as Transportation Secretary:

“Congressman Ray LaHood has been a long-time, strong ally in the Teamsters’ unwavering fight to stop unsafe Mexican trucks from traveling freely throughout the United States.

“As a moderate Republican, he has been a friend to the Teamsters Union on a number of important issues, including funding for Amtrak.

“We are anxious to meet with him and assist in any way we can to advance President-elect Obama’s agenda to rebuild America, improve the safety and efficiency of our transportation system and create millions of good jobs.”

Founded in 1903, the Teamsters Union represents more than 1.4 million hardworking men and women in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico.