Dave Beck

David Daniel Beck (June 16, 1894 – December 26, 1993) was an American labor leader, and president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters from 1952 to 1957. He helped found the "Conference" system of organization in the Teamsters union, and shot to national prominence in 1957 by repeatedly invoking his right against self-incrimination before a United States Senate committee investigating labor racketeering.

For other people named David Beck, see David Beck (disambiguation).
Dave Beck
Born
David Daniel Beck

(1894-06-16)June 16, 1894
Stockton, California, U.S.
DiedDecember 26, 1993(1993-12-26) (aged 99)
Seattle, Washington, U.S.
OccupationUnion leader
Spouse
Dorothy Leschander
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(m. 1918; died 1961)​
Children1
Parent(s)Lemuel Beck
Mary Tierney
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