Every American should pay close attention to what’s happening in Chicago, and I don’t just mean the Democratic National Convention. While Kamala Harris and Tim Walz lay out the Democratic visionforAmerica this week, the consequences of their agenda will already be on full display across my hometown. The plight ofChicagoans is directly related to the...
CHICAGO – The Democratic National Convention reportedly snubbed Teamsters President Sean O’Brien’s request to speak during the convention, just weeks after his historic address before the Republican National Convention. “We have not received a response to our request to speak,” the Teamsters told the National Desk on Monday of O’Brien’s previous request to address the...
Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz made his first solo campaign stop in California, delivering a speech in front of one of the country’s most prominent unions. “The vice president and I, we know exactly who built this country. It was nurses, it was teachers, and it was state and local...
A police union representing officers in Oakland, California, is calling for Mayor Sheng Thao to resign “immediately,” citing a lack of resources for police to respond to reports of criminal activity. Oakland Police Officer’s Association president Huy Nguyen said at a news conference on Tuesday the union is asking Thao to resign as mayor “immediately...
The Trump campaign is firing back after the hospitality union UNITE HERE rejected Trump’s tax-free tips pledge and announced it has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris’ bid for president. “It’s sad that union bosses continue to be puppets for the Democrat Party and are completely out of touch with the workers they are supposed to...
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is gaining support among union leaders – including teachers unions – despite his past support for school vouchers. Meantime, Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly is fending off criticism he is not pro-union enough, voicing new support for the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act. More than 50 local labor leaders threw...
The critically acclaimed movie “On the Waterfront”was released on this day in history, July 28, 1954 — presenting a powerful account of union corruption. The film featured one of Marlon Brando’s most memorable performances, according to Britannica.com. The film received critical praise and industry accolades for its acting, directing and moviemaking. ON THIS DAY IN...
American Federation of Teachers boss Randi Weingarten turned her union’s convention into a political rally Monday as she warned former President Trump could bring fascism and violence to America in a bombastic speech. Weingarten, who has a history of far-left political rhetoric, spoke at length about American politics and quoted from the “Suffs” musical produced...
There was much buzz as Teamsters president Sean O’Brien did something unprecedented – he took the stage at the Republican National Convention, saying, “It’s an honor to be the first Teamster in our 121-year history to address the Republican National Convention.” While unusual, it maybe shouldn’t be unexpected. The Democrats have completely abandoned the middle...
Teamsters President Sean O’Brien has kicked up controversy by breaking with tradition and speaking at the Republican National Convention, while his organization indicates it will endorse no presidential candidate during this campaign season. “No final decision has been made,” Kara Deniz, a spokesperson for the Teamsters told Reuters, adding that any reports to the contrary...
