‘They Became Attached to Their Captors’: Teamsters Leader Criticizes Democrats for Overlooking ‘Working People’
Teamsters Union Critiques Democratic Platform Sean O’Brien, the President of the Teamsters Union, candidly expressed his concerns in a conversation with Bali Weiss. He criticized the Democratic Party for prioritizing special interests over the needs of everyday Americans, especially those they represent in the workforce. In a significant move, the International Teamster Brotherhood decided not […]
Teamsters leader Sean O’Brien supports tariffs during Senate committee hearing
Teamsters Union Leader Testifies on Tariff Policy The Teamsters Union leadership, represented by Shawn O’Brien, recently addressed Congress regarding tariff implementations. O’Brien expressed his dedication to policies aimed at supporting a thriving middle class in the U.S. During the hearing, Senator Bernie Moreno from Ohio remarked on O’Brien’s genuine approach in advocating for public policies […]
Teamsters announce conflict with Republic Services during garbage strike
As labor strikes in multiple states near the two-week mark, state officials are urging trash collection companies involved in the disputes to finalize contracts and restore services. Republic Services stated that they are “working to resume normal garbage collection as soon as possible.” A spokesperson added that the halt in work is not beneficial for […]
Teamsters leader expresses gratitude to Trump for tariff on imported films
Teamsters President Sean M. O’Brien and film director Lindsay Dorgerty have expressed their support for President Donald Trump’s proposal to implement 100% tariffs on films made outside the United States. In a recent post on Truth Social, Trump stated that “the American film industry is dying very quickly.” He emphasized that other nations are offering […]
Teamsters Support Trump’s Movie Tariffs, Criticize Hollywood Studios’ Un-American Dependence on Outsourcing Jobs
The Teamsters Labor Union has expressed enthusiasm over President Donald Trump’s decision to implement tariffs on films made overseas, calling it a “strong step” toward discouraging studios from outsourcing the work of union members. In a joint statement, Sean O’Brien, President of the Teamsters’ International Brotherhood, alongside film leader Lindsay Daugerty, indicated that Trump’s move […]
Teamsters Call for Tariffs on Mexican Beer
Teamster President Sean O'Brien has called on President Donald Trump to impose tariffs on Mexican beer brewers. O'Brien wrote to Secretary of Commerce Howard Luttonick on Monday to ask him to “develop a strategic plan to utilize all the tools at his disposal (including covered tariffs where necessary) to restore economic balance and equity in […]
Teamsters back Andrew Cuomo for NYC mayor — snubbing Eric Adams, Adrienne Adams
One of the largest local authorities representing security guards in Big Apple's public schools, universities, housing and homeless shelters, supports mayor Governor Andrew Cuomo. The 25,000-person Teamsters Local 237 head claimed that the 67-year-old Cuomo was the perfect choice to “deal with the problems we are facing.” “Cuomo knows how to manipulate things. He knows […]
Teamsters union president, GOP lawmaker reconcile after Senate hearing fight
President Donald Trump helped GOP lawmakers and national union leaders eventually crush their feud after making their headlines in 2023 Verbally spewed on the Senate floortelling each other to “put their ass up” during the discussion. Senator Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla. , and Teamster President Sean O'Brien After the representative stood up to the union boss […]
Teamsters authorize Costco strike ahead of Jan. 31 contract lapse
Teamsters working at retail giant Costco voted for: approve the strike Ahead of the contract's expiration on January 31, the labor group said in a statement: The contract covers more than 18,000 Costco employees, and the Teamsters voted by an 85% margin in favor of a strike, the union said. “Costco recently reported annual sales […]
Costco Teamsters vote to authorize strike
Gerald Store, CEO of Store Advisors and former Toys R Us and Target executive, reacts to November's strong retail report and explains how the industry's winners are “value-based” players. Costco's 18,000 Teamsters are preparing to go on strike if they are not presented with a “fair contract offer” by the end of the month. According […]