The Hoffa Wars

"The Hoffa Wars" is a book by Oscar Goodman that chronicles the intense power struggle and conflicts involving Jimmy Hoffa, a prominent labor union leader, and organized crime figures in Detroit from the 1950s through the 1970s. The narrative explores Hoffa’s efforts to unify the Teamsters union amid corruption allegations and mob influence, as well as law enforcement's attempts to control or eliminate his influence. The book provides insight into the complex relationship between labor unions, crime, and politics during that era, illustrating the tumultuous and often shadowy battles that shaped union history and Hoffa’s mysterious disappearance.