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US news

NLRB says Amazon is a joint employer of some 3rd-party delivery drivers in California

The NLRB ruled Amazon is a joint employer of subcontracted drivers, impacting accountability for pay and working conditions. [ more ]

Truthout

Tech industry

National Labor Relations Board Rules Amazon Must Bargain With Delivery Drivers

Amazon is now required to negotiate with the Teamsters union as it is deemed a joint employer of its drivers. [ more ]

The American Conservative

Right-wing politics

President of Teamsters Union Speaks at RNC For the First Time Ever

Sean O'Brien, President of Teamsters, spoke at RNC, criticizing Amazon, Chamber of Commerce, praising J.D. Vance, Josh Hawley.

O'Brien highlighted the need to call out big business unions, criticized Amazon's profit-focused approach, and praised GOP Senators for labor support.

O'Brien's bipartisan approach by speaking at both RNC and upcoming Democratic convention reflects an independent stance in the political landscape. [ more ]

KOMO

Tech industry

Amazon Labor Union workers vote overwhelmingly in favor of an affiliation with Teamsters

Warehouse workers at Amazon Labor Union in New York City vote to align with Teamsters for contract negotiations. [ more ]

Truthout

2 weeks ago

Tech industry

What Could the ALU's Affiliation With Teamsters Mean for Labor?

Amazon's business model emphasizes profit maximization at the cost of its nonunionized workforce, fueling unionization efforts among its workers. [ more ]

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US news

NLRB says Amazon is a joint employer of some 3rd-party delivery drivers in California

The NLRB ruled Amazon is a joint employer of subcontracted drivers, impacting accountability for pay and working conditions. [ more ]

Truthout

Tech industry

National Labor Relations Board Rules Amazon Must Bargain With Delivery Drivers

Amazon is now required to negotiate with the Teamsters union as it is deemed a joint employer of its drivers. [ more ]

The American Conservative

Right-wing politics

President of Teamsters Union Speaks at RNC For the First Time Ever

Sean O'Brien, President of Teamsters, spoke at RNC, criticizing Amazon, Chamber of Commerce, praising J.D. Vance, Josh Hawley.

O'Brien highlighted the need to call out big business unions, criticized Amazon's profit-focused approach, and praised GOP Senators for labor support.

O'Brien's bipartisan approach by speaking at both RNC and upcoming Democratic convention reflects an independent stance in the political landscape. [ more ]

KOMO

Tech industry

Amazon Labor Union workers vote overwhelmingly in favor of an affiliation with Teamsters

Warehouse workers at Amazon Labor Union in New York City vote to align with Teamsters for contract negotiations. [ more ]

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www.mediaite.com

2 weeks ago

Left-wing politics

Teamsters Boss Sean O'Brien on CBS: No Endorsement Yet

The Teamsters union may consider endorsing a Republican amid a historically Democratic trend, reflecting the diverse political views of its members. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

US Elections

Teamsters Leader's Speech to Republicans Still Reverberates

Teamsters President Sean O'Brien's speech at the Republican National Convention struck a controversial balance between pro-worker sentiment and criticism of corporations and the Republican Party. [ more ]

Slate Magazine

Left-wing politics

Why a Prominent Labor Union President Spoke at the RNC

Teamsters president Sean O'Brien's appearance at the Republican National Convention caused controversy within the labor movement. [ more ]

www.mediaite.com

2 weeks ago

Left-wing politics

Teamsters Boss Sean O'Brien on CBS: No Endorsement Yet

The Teamsters union may consider endorsing a Republican amid a historically Democratic trend, reflecting the diverse political views of its members. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

US Elections

Teamsters Leader's Speech to Republicans Still Reverberates

Slate Magazine

Left-wing politics

Why a Prominent Labor Union President Spoke at the RNC

Teamsters president Sean O'Brien's appearance at the Republican National Convention caused controversy within the labor movement. [ more ]

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Canada news

Rail decision could give bargaining companies advantage in other industries, union leader says | CBC News

Decision requiring 9,000 Canadian rail workers to stay on the job is viewed as a win for railways, potentially undermining workers' bargaining power. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

US Elections

Can the G.O.P. Really Become the Party of Workers?

The GOP is evolving its relationship with labor, emphasizing worker interests over corporate benefits, as evidenced by speeches at recent conventions. [ more ]

The American Conservative

Right-wing politics

The Teamsters' RNC Speech Represents the GOP's Past-and Its Future

The historical significance of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters' leader speaking at the Republican National Convention for the first time ever. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

US news

How a Teamster Leader's Flirtations With Trump Have Divided the Union

Teamsters' president speaking at RNC divides union leadership, raises concerns about endorsement implications for Biden. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

US Elections

Can the G.O.P. Really Become the Party of Workers?

The GOP is evolving its relationship with labor, emphasizing worker interests over corporate benefits, as evidenced by speeches at recent conventions. [ more ]

The American Conservative

Right-wing politics

The Teamsters' RNC Speech Represents the GOP's Past-and Its Future

The historical significance of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters' leader speaking at the Republican National Convention for the first time ever. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

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US news

How a Teamster Leader's Flirtations With Trump Have Divided the Union

Teamsters' president speaking at RNC divides union leadership, raises concerns about endorsement implications for Biden. [ more ]

#labor-rights

The Atlantic

Business

The Myth of Pro-Labor Conservatism

Sean O'Brien compromised the Teamsters' credibility by supporting Trump, misjudging his motives and the potential backlash from union members. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

US Elections

Teamsters' Black Caucus Endorses Harris While Parent Union Stays Silent

The National Black Caucus of Teamsters endorsed Kamala Harris for President, contrasting with the overall union's neutrality, emphasizing her labor rights advocacy. [ more ]

The Atlantic

Business

The Myth of Pro-Labor Conservatism

Sean O'Brien compromised the Teamsters' credibility by supporting Trump, misjudging his motives and the potential backlash from union members. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

US Elections

Teamsters' Black Caucus Endorses Harris While Parent Union Stays Silent

The National Black Caucus of Teamsters endorsed Kamala Harris for President, contrasting with the overall union's neutrality, emphasizing her labor rights advocacy. [ more ]

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www.nytimes.com