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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/17755582

Sean O’Brien, general president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, called out Republicans who oppose unions and big corporations in his remarks at the Republican National Convention, drawing mixed reactions at times from the crowd.

#Teamsters #Republicans #RNC


Summary

  1. Sean O'Brien, the General President of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, expressed gratitude towards the hardworking teamsters and union members in Milwaukee.
  2. He thanked President Donald Trump for inviting him to speak at the Republican National Convention.
  3. O'Brien highlighted the challenges faced by American workers and emphasized the importance of creating a bipartisan coalition to address these issues.
  4. He praised President Trump for being open to hearing critical voices and discussed the Teamsters' history of working across the aisle with Republican lawmakers who support labor rights.
  5. O'Brien also emphasized the importance of unions in advocating for fair wages, benefits, and working conditions, and called out corporate unions formed by major employers as detrimental to workers' rights.
  6. The speaker discussed how companies like Amazon prioritize profits over the well-being of American workers, highlighting the disconnect between corporate elites and the working class.
  7. They emphasized the importance of putting American workers first, advocating for trade policies that prioritize workers, legal protections for workers, and reforming labor laws to support unionization.
  8. The speaker criticized massive corporations for exploiting workers and relying on public assistance instead of providing adequate benefits.
  9. They called for meaningful change to ensure the security and prosperity of American workers, expressing a commitment to fighting for their rights.
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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/17677540

Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar is a fearless 'anti-establishment' Youtube show and podcast.

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