International Union of Teamsters Breaks 30-Year Tradition, Refuses to Endorse Candidates from Both Parties

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters, one of the largest unions in the United States, has announced that it will not support any candidates in the 2024 election. This decision marks a significant departure from the union’s nearly 30-year tradition of endorsing candidates from both parties.

The union, which boasts approximately 1.3 million members in the US and Canada, cited the lack of commitment from Democratic candidate Kamala Harris and Republican candidate Donald Trump to the issues that matter most to the Teamsters union. According to the union’s president, Sean O’Brien, “It is a shame that the two leading candidates have failed to make a serious commitment to our union to ensure that the interests of working people are always put forward in front of big business.”

A recent poll of the union’s grassroots members revealed that neither Vice President Harris nor former President Trump received majority support. This lack of enthusiasm from its members ultimately led to the union’s decision to withhold its endorsement.

The International Union of Teamsters’ decision not to endorse any candidates in the 2024 election sends a powerful message about the need for politicians to prioritize the interests of working people. As the union continues to advocate for its members, it remains to be seen how this decision will impact the election and the future of labor politics in the United States.