𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀’ 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗲: 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗢'𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗢𝘂𝘁 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗚𝗢𝗣 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗸𝗲!

[Hammer]

Hello my friends,

I am Carl and this is Carl's Blue-collar Commentary. Last night, Teamsters International President Sean O'Brien did the unthinkable—he sold out the American worker live at the Republican Presidential Convention. Yeah, you heard me right. He stood there, grinning like a Cheshire cat, while the very people he’s supposed to represent turned their faces away in disgust. Imagine that—a union leader kissing the ass of the party that wants to break unions.

O'Brien's speech marked the first time a Teamsters president addressed the RNC. While some confused souls were happy to see him there, thinking this was some grand gesture of inclusion, the rest of us saw it for what it was—a dangerous mix-up of capitalism with democracy, and an insult to everything the labor movement stands for.

O'Brien kicked off with an awkward, "What's up?" to his fellow Teamsters. What’s up? I’ll tell you what’s up—our patience with your BS. He went on to thank the hardworking union members in Milwaukee and President Trump for the invitation. O'Brien's speech was a litany of how American workers are being taken for granted and sold out to big banks and corporate elites. Thanks, Captain Obvious! The real kicker was his supposed stance on staying independent and not being beholden to any party. Yeah, right.

But let’s not kid ourselves here. O'Brien’s presence at the convention and his praise for Trump signaled a dangerous alignment with a party that has historically been the arch-nemesis of labor unions. His speech was filled with calls for bipartisanship and cooperation. Bipartisanship with those who would sooner see unions go extinct? Give me a break! Seriously, Sean? These are the same guys who would smile as they shorted our members' paychecks and handed out pink slips.

The union rank-and-file saw right through this charade. O’Brien’s rhetoric about corporate greed and the need for labor law reform was nothing but a smokescreen. As **Topher De La Vasquez** put it, "Is it a good thing or more right-wing propaganda?" Damn right, Topher! It's propaganda.

Senior members of the Teamsters, like Vice-President John Palmer, didn’t pull any punches. Palmer accused O'Brien of bolstering "the most anti-union party and president" and called for union members to demand he cancel his appearance. This backlash highlighted the deep divisions within the union. **John Scearcy** hit the nail on the head: "The only way this makes sense for working people is if Sean’s first statement is related to his opposition to Right-To-Work legislation, support for livable minimum wages, healthcare-for-all, and retirement security, all as basic human rights."

O'Brien's past negotiations with UPS, which many felt sold workers short, didn’t help his case. His decision to speak at the RNC was like cutting off his nose to spite his face. **Dylan Burnette** put it bluntly: "Did he forget which party candidate bailed out his pension?!?"

In the end, O'Brien's speech did more to embarrass the union than to advance its cause. His alignment with Trump and the Republican Party undermined the hard-fought gains of the labor movement and betrayed the trust of countless union members. As the dust settles, the true cost of his words will become apparent, potentially eroding the solidarity and strength that have been the foundation of the Teamsters for generations.

And let's not forget, by supporting the GOP convention, O'Brien completely turned his back on President Biden, whose labor policy bailed out the Central States Teamster pension fund. Next time the Teamsters go to the Democrats with their hands out, don’t be surprised if we find the door shut in our faces. As **Gino Nuzzolilo** so eloquently put it, "He's a TRAITOR POS and all he was at the Republican convention was a rubber they'll blow there load in. He's an embarrassment to unionists and our Brotherhood."

So there you have it, folks. The head of one of the biggest unions in the country gets up on stage with the enemy and thinks we’re too dumb to notice. Well, we noticed, Sean, and we’re not buying what you’re selling.


And that my friends is how the cow eats the cabbage.

[Hammer]

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[UPS909Strong]

He positioned himself to get a job if Trump is elected. Maybe Labor Secretary? While his speech did get him an audience with folks that are pro business and anti-worker, will it really change the way they think? Unfortunately it wont

[Koldiww]

Never going to happen. He is right where the DOJ wants him.

[TheMilitantTeamster]

He’s got to go - we need a new leader

[Southjerseyboy]

Who are you going to replace him with ? Also who are you going to support in the US,election ? Creepy Joe is soon going to be forced out. Maybe Baracks Husband Michael ?

[sammo1245]

The betrayal of Biden is historic. Biden has ALWAYS supported unions, workers and working class families.

Obrien kissing the ring of trump violates everything our union stands for. Trump above all other politicians is a corrupt businessman who regularly violated the rights of his workers.

SHAME SHAME.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2024/07/17/teamsters-rnc-union-biden/

[Amandiaz]

Hay O’Brien-You are such a Fing Liar! You look so stupid and Weak! But I am thinking your are on your knees on that stage as the front runner for being Donald’s personal ass licker! Because SOB. You are a. Spineless coward.

[TheMilitantTeamster]

Lyin wants to be secretary of labor and he’s throwing us all under the bus for it just like his shitty ups contract sellout