Where are the Teamsters Headed Under Sean O'Brien?

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More opinion on the Bryan Denning article.

[Thisischange?]

He calls out the TURD;

So what role is TDU currently fulfilling within the membership and the IBT? TDU expresses no differences with the IBT on any subject including Gaza and Trump, because they are the minor partner in their “coalition” with O’Brien and see it as all-important to maintain that coalition because they experience more openings for organizing when the top leaders don’t denounce them. TDU leaders have decided they do not have power to leverage within the coalition, in the same way AOC and Bernie lined up behind Biden, believing that any show of independence would bring retribution and marginalize them. Thus TDU has shifted from a reforming pressure outside the power structure to a subsumed player within the power structure.

[Mr. Teamster]

He calls out the TURD;

So what role is TDU currently fulfilling within the membership and the IBT? TDU expresses no differences with the IBT on any subject including Gaza and Trump, because they are the minor partner in their “coalition” with O’Brien and see it as all-important to maintain that coalition because they experience more openings for organizing when the top leaders don’t denounce them. TDU leaders have decided they do not have power to leverage within the coalition, in the same way AOC and Bernie lined up behind Biden, believing that any show of independence would bring retribution and marginalize them. Thus TDU has shifted from a reforming pressure outside the power structure to a subsumed player within the power structure.

Gaza is not a Teamster issue. It is an issue with young socialists to use as a platform. This happens all the time. Same with the George Floyd stuff.

[Gimme_Danger]

TDU has never been involved in political issues as an organization. Individual members can whatever they choose to do on those issues.

[The Direct Line]

When a labor union calls for international solidarity, a labor union must show solidarity. Gaza is a labor and Teamster issue. We have Palestinians that are Teamsters.

[Southjerseyboy]

Regardless who is the President of the U.S. or President of the
I.B.T. Union membership is on the decline and our country is sinking fast.

[teamsterdriver25]

That's right Southjerseyboy.

[Mr. Teamster]

The trend is going to be Mega Locals. Lots of merging of locals. If you are a VP or the GST your locals will get the pick of the litter. These locals are swallowing up locals for breakfast. This will be the new IBT.

[Thisischange?]

There's very little that Mr. T posts that I agree with, but this is spot on. It's a delegates grab and total power play. Agreed Mr. T.

[Mr. Teamster]

Some might not like my takes but I have over 40 years of experience with ALL these guys you all follow so closely. I have some opinions I would say.