In 1959, the Teamsters recognized the need to develop comprehensive legislative and political programs within the Union following the passage of the Landrum-Griffin bill and other anti-labor legislation. Officially launched in 1960, DRIVE had two main objectives. To elect candidates to public office who are friendly to Teamster members and passage or defeat of legislation of special concern to Teamster families.D.R.I.V.E. committees are formed to meet those goals through activities such as screening and recommending favorable candidates, launching registration drives, and developing plans for get-out-the-vote campaigns in primary and general elections. Funding is strictly voluntary and kept separate from dues.

Teamsters still fight anti-labor legislation through D.R.I.V.E. and work hard to protect all working families. The Teamsters have honed their political skills greatly in the decades since D.R.I.V.E. was formed and have become a leading voice for workers in Washington. But, D.R.I.V.E. stays true to its principals and still depends on voluntary member support for funding.

If you are interested in voluntarily supporting D.R.I.V.E. a weekly contribution and authorization form for your employer to deduct from your earnings are available at the Union Hall. Also, you can make donations to TEAM FUND Federal Political Committee by going to teamster.org and typing in Team Fund and following the steps. Let's keep anti-labor legislation out of the hands that will hurt Teamsters and their families by supporting the Brothers and Sisters on the ground in our statehouses and ligislature.