James P. Hoffa, who led the Teamsters for 23 years, said it was a mistake for the union not to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris, the “correct choice for labor.”
  • whygohomie@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    2 months ago

    The Teamsters president is conflating Democratic refusal to support a blanket national right to strike with continued Republican support for union busting efforts that take away worker’s rights and fund unions under the guise of an illusory “right to work,” and does not actually guarantee a job or anything or the sort.

    It’s a tortured, strange, apples to oranges comparison so he can “both sides” the issue even though only one side is an existential threat to worker’s rights and the concept of unions. It’s a helluva position to take as the president of a union.

    • Vanon@lemmy.worldEnglish
      1·
      2 months ago

      I assume the union voted for him, and can correct that vote (or non-vote) in due time. O’Brien seems content in driving a wedge between the only political party that supports them, for his own political gain. Much like T****, accidents happen and can be corrected, but the consequences and damages incurred may be expensive and long lasting. Vote carefully.

  • Rapidcreek@lemmy.world
    15·
    2 months ago

    If you told someone who fell into a coma in 1964 and just woke up that Hoffa was the good guy and RFK the bad one, he’d think you were nuts.