Teamsters' Neutral Stance in 2024 Election Sparks Internal Dispute

Union President Sean O'Brien faces backlash for not endorsing Kamala Harris, breaking a decades-long tradition.

The Teamsters' executive board decided to stay neutral in the presidential race, marking the first non-endorsement since 1996.
Teamsters President Sean O'Brien cited a lack of serious commitments from both candidates as the reason for the neutrality.
Local Teamsters chapters, including those in Michigan and Pennsylvania, have defied the national stance and endorsed Harris.
Former Teamsters President Jim Hoffa criticized O'Brien's decision, calling it a 'failure of leadership' and a 'critical error.'
The non-endorsement has raised concerns among Democrats that it could signal stronger-than-expected support for Trump among union members.