SOB's Organizing Hire: a White Nationalist

[WTF891]

: Under Sean O’Brien’s leadership, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) has compromised the interests of its members by hiring Peter Cvjetanovic, the "Face" of the white nationalist movement, for a key position January of 2025.
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CHARLOTTESVILLE, USA - AUGUST 11: Peter Cvjetanovic (R), surrounded by neo-Nazis and white supremacists, participated in a violent rally against counter-protesters at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville on August 11, 2017.

Despite a background check revealing Cvjetanovic’s extremist affiliations, O’Brien proceeded with the hire. The Nevada National Guard expelled him due to these associations, as confirmed by a spokesperson, who noted his brief service ended after just over a year.

“The Nevada National Guard does not tolerate racist, extremist ideology,” Kirschenbaum told the Post. “The Nevada National Guard took action immediately after discovering Mr. Cytanovic’s affiliations.


https://www.2news.com/unr-student-ta...8b1bc6433.html

[AlJackson1962!]

WTF891: Not surprised that O'Brien would hire an overt white supremist, given O'Brien's support for the Trump/MAGA movement. What position does this guy Cvjetanovic hold in the IBT?

[WTF891]

An Organizer

[Yard Dog]

Can't be any worse than the snakes that are already working for the dept.

[Jazzman]

Really "can't get any worse" an admitted racist? Who or what is it O'Brien trying to organize?

[Bob Randall]

That's a weak attempt to defend. Wtf?

[NYNick]

Come on, Trump said there were some very good people at that event.

[NYNick]

I hear he is a guest speaker invited by Paff to the tdu convention!

[Thisischange?]

Bring your money!

[Bob Randall]

Bro? That's not true or even necessary.

[Barry455]

Where the hell are we recruiting organizers from anyway?

This is a pretty good look behind the curtain at our GP's character and beliefs. Is this the kind of people he hangs with?

[Thisischange?]

There's a history here.

[Wiggy]

Yeah disgusting but I'm shockproof now

[Thisischange?]

Wiggy it's the old adage, when people show you who they are believe them.

[Doctorpepper782]

Funny that is true for both O’Brien and Trump!

[Yard Dog]

But theyre signing those petitions supporting him aren't they ?

[Faust]

But theyre signing those petitions supporting him aren't they ?

Most members do not know what they are signing for. And most of them will not even vote come election time. How many members vote during the last general election? About 15%?

[NYNick]

I believe it was 11%

[overnighter]

There is no way that this could be true.

[Doctorpepper782]

In 1996 510,000 ballots were returned.
Last election it was less then 200,000

[WTF891]

A little more cotext on the organizer hired in early 2025. How do you not catch this? A simple google search pulls up all kinds of stuff ,we can't possibly
be that incopetent. Just like the park bench post on facebook more crickets.. This is the same guy that got us sued for firing 13 organizers of color.

https://thisisreno.com/2021/04/face-...ational-guard/

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[John Palmer]

I just sent the following email to Sean and the GEB,

General President Sean O’Brien
International Brotherhood of Teamsters
25 Louisiana Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20001

July 15, 2025

President O’Brien,

I am compelled to address a serious issue regarding an employee of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters who was hired in 2025. This matter raises significant concerns about our hiring practices.

The employee in question, Peter Cvjetanovic, is recognized as a white nationalist and has been labeled by the media as the “face” of white nationalism. You can read more about this troubling connection in the following article: [Face of White Nationalist Rally Expelled from Nevada National Guard](https://thisisreno.com/2021/04/face-...ational-guard/).

As members of the General Executive Board, it is our obligation to investigate this alarming situation without delay.

I request written answers to the following questions, along with all paperwork, documents, and expenses (either charged to him or included in any other IBT employee's expense accounts), both electronic and otherwise, to be provided to the GEB. I also request all emails sent to and from Peter Cvjetanovic’s IBT email account, as well as a list of all projects and communications assigned by his Department Director.

Questions:

1. How and when did the IBT receive Peter Cvjetanovic’s job application and resume? Was it sent directly to the IBT by him or through a hiring service?

2. Who did Peter Cvjetanovic list as references and what were his past job experiences?

3. Who at the IBT was responsible for verifying Peter Cvjetanovic’s references, previous employers, and conducting a basic background check (e.g., a Google search)?

4. Was the IBT aware of Peter Cvjetanovic’s expulsion from the National Guard due to his “racist, extremist ideology”?

5. Who at the IBT granted final approval for his hiring?

6. What date was Peter Cvjetanovic officially hired by the IBT?

On behalf of the membership of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, I expect a prompt and thorough written response to this urgent matter.

Fraternally,

John Palmer
VP IBT

Cc: International Brotherhood of Teamsters General Executive Board

[Bob Randall]

Thank you VP Palmer! See? This is the everlasting problem with most other GEB members. They don't ever have the balls to ruffle the feathers of the General President. They abandon their principles out of fear of retaliation. Meaning...that once they "have it made" it becomes all about the individual. (As opposed to being about the membership.) Thanks again for doing the job that you were elected to do and having balls John! Where are all the rest?

[AlJackson1962!]

John: If you're able to keep interested Teamsters (both active and retired) apprised of any response, cooperation, or lack of cooperation, on your information request, please do. Thanks again for standing up for the interests of our Union and all rank & file members.
Dave Robbins

[AlJackson1962!]

Thank you IBTGEB VP John Palmer for doing the job you were elected by the members to do.

Dave Robbins, Local 251, retired

[Yard Dog]

I would think whoever is in charge of hiring people for Organizing would be the one responsible.

[Bob Randall]

John's letter is designed to hold the IBT responsible since it has to account. Now...nobody should think that SOB will readily rush to address the particulars in John's letter. However, it will show that he is the only one willing to do his job as a GEB member.

[jerseymike78]

Remember years ago when the cover of the teamster magazine had a photo of the Rio Grande with the title “ The ******* Peril” ? Maybe we have come full circle……

[overnighter]

I blocked that out. Terrible.

[jerseymike78]

I’m here since 1978 , I remember being in the headquarters and seeing that magazine in a place of prominence in the lobby!

[OT+]

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According to the site above HQ fired the person who pointed out his white nationalist history.

https://www.reddit.com/r/union/comme...ckless_hiring/