Teamsters refuse to endorse Trump or Harris

[Hey Yo]

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters will not issue an endorsement in the presidential election for the first time since 1996, and for only the second time since 1960.

Teamsters General President Sean O’Brien said “neither major candidate was able to make serious commitments to our union to ensure the interests of working people are always put before Big Business.”

“We sought commitments from both Trump and Harris not to interfere in critical union campaigns or core Teamsters industries — and to honor our members’ right to strike — but were unable to secure those pledges,” O’Brien said.

The Teamsters has endorsed GOP presidential candidates, including Richard Nixon, Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush, and O’Brien’s flirtation with Trump and Republicans sparked speculation the union could once again break from the pack.

In a union-commissioned survey conducted by an independent third party between July 24 and Sept. 15, 59.6 percent of Teamsters members voted to endorse Trump, compared to 34 percent for Harris.

In a separate Teamsters-commissioned poll during the week ending Sept. 15, 58 percent of Teamsters members voted to endorse Trump, compared to 31 percent who voted to endorse Harris.

More in the link.
https://cbs4indy.com/hill-politics/teamsters-skips-endorsement-in-presidential-race-for-first-time-since-1996/

[Patrick Chewing]

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters will not issue an endorsement in the presidential election for the first time since 1996, and for only the second time since 1960.

Teamsters General President Sean O’Brien said “neither major candidate was able to make serious commitments to our union to ensure the interests of working people are always put before Big Business.”

“We sought commitments from both Trump and Harris not to interfere in critical union campaigns or core Teamsters industries — and to honor our members’ right to strike — but were unable to secure those pledges,” O’Brien said.

The Teamsters has endorsed GOP presidential candidates, including Richard Nixon, Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush, and O’Brien’s flirtation with Trump and Republicans sparked speculation the union could once again break from the pack.

In a union-commissioned survey conducted by an independent third party between July 24 and Sept. 15, 59.6 percent of Teamsters members voted to endorse Trump, compared to 34 percent for Harris.

In a separate Teamsters-commissioned poll during the week ending Sept. 15, 58 percent of Teamsters members voted to endorse Trump, compared to 31 percent who voted to endorse Harris.

More in the link.
https://cbs4indy.com/hill-politics/teamsters-skips-endorsement-in-presidential-race-for-first-time-since-1996/



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[highwhey]

huge blow to trump. typically unions are right leaning, but now they are seeing through this con-artist. doesn't help there's dozens of construction companies that have been stiffed by trump. nothing worse than scum like him that doesn't pay up and hides behind his lawyers instead.

[Patrick Chewing]

huge blow to trump. typically unions are right leaning, but now they are seeing through this con-artist. doesn't help there's dozens of construction companies that have been stiffed by trump. nothing worse than scum like him that doesn't pay up and hides behind his lawyers instead.

Educate yourself, Pedro.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2024/09/18/teamsters-endorsement-election/


The Teamsters have endorsed the Democratic ticket in every presidential election since 1996.

[highwhey]

Educate yourself, Pedro.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2024/09/18/teamsters-endorsement-election/


The Teamsters have endorsed the Democratic ticket in every presidential election since 1996.

yes, i know, they even had biden until harris stepped in and the racist union members decided they would rather vote for no one than a black person. it's no secret that a lot of union guys are right leaning. there isn't a construction job site in this country where the majority of people will say they vote democrat. it's the opposite.

[Hey Yo]

O’Brien basically reneged by saying he'd let the members decide, but obviously that didn't happen.

Not sure how it's a blow to Trump considering this is only the 2nd time since 1960 they didn't support either candidate. Teamsters aren't going to take a chance of getting on their bad side, they know who butters their bread. Not endorsing Harris is a bad look.

[highwhey]

it's impossible to respect someone that has stiffed your cohorts. trump has unpaid bills to different general contractors. he's a piece of sh1t, no wonder patrick chewing loves him, they share that in common.

[ArbitraryWater]

Educate yourself, Pedro.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2024/09/18/teamsters-endorsement-election/


The Teamsters have endorsed the Democratic ticket in every presidential election since 1996.


Ouch, what a weird statement of his to make.

[highwhey]

almost as weird as a german simping for kari lake, an anchor woman from arizona and failed wonnabe politician :yaohappy:

[BigKobeFan]

huge blow to trump. typically unions are right leaning, but now they are seeing through this con-artist. doesn't help there's dozens of construction companies that have been stiffed by trump. nothing worse than scum like him that doesn't pay up and hides behind his lawyers instead.

What an idiot

[diamenz]

good.

[ArbitraryWater]

almost as weird as a german simping for kari lake, an anchor woman from arizona and failed wonnabe politician :yaohappy:

you seem triggered

[Patrick Chewing]

What an idiot

He's having a hard time coping with this news that he's not making much sense. We need to be patient with him.

[jstern]

The Union is not endorsing a candidate, but here's a member's poll.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GXxtK3FXQAA94AT?format=jpg&name=medium

So think about that. The members would endorse Trump, but for some strange reason, the leaders are choosing not to endorse anyone. Why would that be?

[highwhey]

The Union is not endorsing a candidate, but here's a member's poll.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GXxtK3FXQAA94AT?format=jpg&name=medium

So think about that. The members would endorse Trump, but for some strange reason, the leaders are choosing not to endorse anyone. Why would that be?

thats right, if harris doesn't get the nod, then neither does trump


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[warriorfan]

huge blow to trump. typically unions are right leaning, but now they are seeing through this con-artist. doesn't help there's dozens of construction companies that have been stiffed by trump. nothing worse than scum like him that doesn't pay up and hides behind his lawyers instead.

tds got this muchaco making things up like a raving lunatic

low blood sugar maybe, glucose shot time diabeto

[Lakers Legend#32]

Unions backing Kamala Harris:

✊ United Auto Workers
✊ AFL-CIO
✊ IBEW
✊ National Education Association
✊ Postal Workers Union
✊ Communication Workers of America
✊ SMART Union
✊ SEIU
✊ United Food and Commercial Workers
✊ Actors' Equity Association
✊ Arizona AFL-CIO
✊ Connecticut AFL-CIO
Kentucky AFL-CIO
Maine AFL-CIO
Massachusetts AFL-CIO
Nevada AFL-CIO
New Jersey AFL-CIO
New York State AFL-CIO
New York City Central Labor Council
Oregon AFL–CIO
Pennsylvania AFL–CIO
Washington State Labor Council
King County Labor Council
Wisconsin AFL-CIO
Amalgamated Transit Union
Amalgamated Transit Union Local 689
American Federation of Government Employees
AFGE Council 238
American Federation of School Administrators
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees
District Council 37
American Federation of Musicians
AFM Local 802
American Federation of Teachers
AFT of Maryland
AFT of Massachusetts
Chicago Teachers Union
Ohio Federation of Teachers
United Federation of Teachers New York City, New York
American Guild of Musical Artists
American Postal Workers Union
American Train Dispatchers Association
Association of Flight Attendants
California School Employees Association
Coalition of Black Trade Unionists[896]
Communication Workers of America[897]
Culinary Workers Union[898]
International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees[899]
International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers[900]
International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers[901]
International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers[902]
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers[903]
Local 11[904]
Local 103[905][906]
Local 292[907]
International Brotherhood of Teamsters Joint Council 28[908]
International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 186[909]
International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 572[910]
International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers[911]
International Longshore and Warehouse Union[912]
International Organization of Masters, Mates & Pilots[913]
International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers[914]
International Union of Elevator Constructors[915]
International Union of Operating Engineers[916]
International Union of Painters and Allied Trades[917]
Laborers' International Union of North America[918]
National Air Traffic Controllers Association[919]
National Association of Letter Carriers[920]
National Education Association[921]
Ohio Education Association[922]
Oregon Education Association[923]
Texas State Teachers Association[924]
Wisconsin Education Association Council[925]
National Nurses United[926]
Washington State Nurses Association[927]
National Union of Healthcare Workers[928]
North America's Building Trades Unions[929]
Office and Professional Employees International Union[930]
Orange County Labor Federation[931]
Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union[932]
Seafarers International Union of North America[933]
Service Employees International Union[934]
1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East[935]
SEIU 721[936]
SEIU CALIFORNIA[937]
SEIU Pennsylvania council[938]
SEIU United Healthcare Workers West[937]
Stage Directors and Choreographers Society[939]
UNITE HERE[940]
UNITE HERE Local 11[941]
United Association[942]
United Auto Workers[943]
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America[944]
United Farm Workers[688][945]
United Food and Commercial Workers[946]
UFCW Local 99[947]
UFCW 880[948]
UFCW Local 1776[949]
UFCW 3000[950]
United Steelworkers[951]
Utility Workers Union of America[952]
Writers Guild of America West PAC[953]

[Lakers Legend#32]

https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4888157-kamala-harris-endorsement-local-teamsters-unions-battleground-states-2024/

Local Teamsters in key battle ground states support Harris.

[Jasper]

but yesterday Trump stated that they back him.
Just one of 1000 lies he is so professional at doing...

:oldlol:

[Hey Yo]

Poor Jaspie in denial


"In a union-commissioned survey conducted by an independent third party between July 24 and Sept. 15, 59.6 percent of Teamsters members voted to endorse Trump, compared to 34 percent for Harris.

In a separate Teamsters-commissioned poll during the week ending Sept. 15, 58 percent of Teamsters members voted to endorse Trump, compared to 31 percent who voted to endorse Harris.

:oldlol:

[Jasper]

Poor Jaspie in denial


"In a union-commissioned survey conducted by an independent third party between July 24 and Sept. 15, 59.6 percent of Teamsters members voted to endorse Trump, compared to 34 percent for Harris.

In a separate Teamsters-commissioned poll during the week ending Sept. 15, 58 percent of Teamsters members voted to endorse Trump, compared to 31 percent who voted to endorse Harris.

:oldlol:

poor hey yo in denial :


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSjMtD9akao