A power struggle ensued within the Teamsters Union after Jimmy Hoffa's disappearance, with Jackie Presser emerging as a top contender to succeed him. As the son of a veteran union board member, Presser's ascension to the presidency of the Teamsters Union placed him among the most influential figures in the country.
Teamster Boss: The Jackie Presser Story
Jimmy Hoffa's disappearance triggered a power struggle within the Teamsters Union, with Jackie Presser emerging as a top candidate to succeed him, backed by his father's legacy as a longtime union board member.