Discover this vintage Teamsters Local 542 pinback button, commemorating the October, November, and December period of 1986. This collectible piece represents the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehousemen & Helpers, a significant labor union with a rich history.
The button features a distinctive design with the local number "542" prominently displayed at the top, mimicking a road sign. The central design includes the year "1986" and a classic Teamsters emblem depicting a handshake within a gear or wheel, symbolizing unity and industry. Below, "OCT-NOV-DEC" specifies the quarter this pin might have represented. Constructed with celluloid over tin, this round pinback features a straight pin attachment on the reverse. Its brown and yellow color scheme is characteristic of period union memorabilia. This piece is a must-have for collectors of labor history, union ephemera, and Teamsters memorabilia, offering a glimpse into a specific moment in the union's past. The button measures approximately 1 inch in diameter.