Posted on 10/23/2016 2:57:55 PM PDT by mdittmar
Clinton Will Be a Strong Voice for Working Families
(WASHINGTON) – Today, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters announced its endorsement of Hillary Clinton for president. The Teamsters General Executive Board unanimously voted to endorse the former senator and secretary of state.
“We are proud to endorse Hillary Clinton for President of the United States,” said Teamsters General President James P. Hoffa. “She is the right candidate for the middle class and working men and women across the country. She will stand strong for the workers of America by fighting to reject job-killing trade deals, enforcing labor laws and working to provide retirement security for millions of people who have sacrificed so much for the chance to retire with dignity.
“The Oval Office needs to be occupied by a serious candidate who understands what it means to govern responsibly,” Hoffa said. “Donald Trump supports national right-to-work laws that are proven to weaken the middle class and has a long track record of shipping jobs out of the country as a businessman. He is no friend to working Americans.”
Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.4 million hardworking men and women throughout the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. For more information, please visit www.teamster.org.
See my post, it explains your question.
Don’t count on the membership following orders.
I AM a Teamster and I totally , 100% repudiate this endorsement . No one asked me for any input . It was announced .
“ It was the Board that made the endorsement. The membership was evidently not consulted.”
Correct , not consulted in any way .
I appeal to fellow Teamsters to VOTE TRUMP and to hell with the endorsement . They DO NOT SPEAK FOR US , the rank & file .
Furthermore , in protest of this endorsement I , and many others , refuse to vote in the current ongoing Teamsters election . No vote = No confidence in either party . To hell with them .
They suck up our dues and spend them any way they like . Without consultation . It’s a travesty .
I unload trucks,try to get them back on the road as fast as I can.
If Clinton is elected:
Union boss: “Only union members are allowed to do this work!!!”
Building contractor: “But, there is NO work...”
That certainly EXcludes Hillary Dianne Rodham Clinton ...
I started working for a teamster union company a few weeks ago but did not sign up. What happens if never join up?
You don’t work there.
Idiots.
Thugs For Thugs!
History repeats this over and over.
Every movement begins with people organizing for better conditions.
The people vote for a board to handle the organization - eventually, only individuals who want power and money run for election and the result is corruption.
The Revolution began by the people, for the people, of the people and then the Federal Government power hungry pols took over - Constitution be damned.
Joining a Home Owners Association is the same. You pay your dues and the overlords tell you how to mow your damn lawn.
what is the trend line for Teamster membership?
James related to Jimmy?
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Yes, and he ‘s trying to avoid the same fate.
So far I am getting paid.
Big surprise from America’s communionists.
The next time you go through a toll booth (they are teamsters), tell them they are communists and their union endorsed a communist.
Full of sh##, Hope the rank and file vote for Trump
Are your fellow Teamsters vocalizing this on social media, etc., or is intimidation a problem?
Union Officials embrace Corruption. ...would be a better headline.
Why is this article from August being posted now?
My bet is that the rank & file will vote for Trump.
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