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When I first became a member of the Teamsters, I was parking cars at age 17 and did that for 13 years. I’ve seen some real changes in the parking industry over the years but one thing has stayed constant—this is tough work. When I first started doing this job, I thought it was the easiest job in the world. But it is not. You’re constantly moving, which is exhausting. It is also stressful because it is a job that requires a lot of skill. To be able to back up through a crowded garage and swing it into an extremely tight spot before hopping out the window of the car and moving on to the next one—it is not easy. I have a great deal of respect for the men and women who work in the parking industry. That is why today I feel privileged to represent these workers as the Secretary-Treasurer of Local 665 and as the Chairman of the National Parking Council. The National Parking Council is an important part of the Teamsters Industrial Trades Division. It was formed in 1999 to advance and serve the interests of workers employed in the parking industry. Its related fields range from cashiers and valet parking attendants to hikers, porters and shuttle bus drivers. Since it was formed, we have seen the number of Teamsters in the parking industry triple. I am very proud of the Parking Council’s work. Its success is due to the contribution of all the local unions that participate in the Council. I invite your comments and questions. You may contact the Council through the Industrial Trades Division at (202) 624-7487 or by mail to the Industrial Trades Division, International Brotherhood of Teamsters, 25 Louisiana Ave. N.W., Washington, D.C. 20001.
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