Teamsters Union president addresses the Republican National Convention

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Published 2024-07-15
Sean O'Brien, general president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters in America, spoke to Republicans Monday night, telling the GOP, "We need trade policies that put American workers first."

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All Comments (21)
  • @Ranis555
    This is the most progressive speech ever given at the RNC. I bet millions of people have never heard this kind of information before.
  • 121 years! First teamster president to speak at the RNC in their 121 year history. Denounces partisan tactics and speaks on behalf on all workers not just union members. Wow.
  • @Historybluff1986
    If you’re invited to speak in front of people who you don’t agree with and they give you a platform you take it.
  • That was the greatest keynote address I have ever heard in my life. This is second to none!
  • @mikederucki
    Making both parties trip over one another to argue who is more "pro-labor" is a genius move by O'Brien.
  • @carlosd2297
    Calling out people by name, talking about corporations, and ended the speech without endorsing Trump. Beautiful
  • Great speech. Thank you for standing up for workers, non union and union.
  • @swannman169
    This man should be president, skip the other 2 seniors.
  • Listen…..this guy is 100% correct. No fluff just fact. The American workers own this country not greedy corporations or politicians.
  • As a union member at the time, l remember getting totally screwed by Reagan. I sure don't remember our union supporting him.
  • This was actually ingenious! He was invited into the lion's den and gave a pro-union and anti-corporate speech! I loved the disappointment on Trump's face, knowing he wasn't getting any endorsement. This was quite impressive!
  • @GratefulRob
    Which party voted to cut teamster pensions by 65%? Which party supported the PRO Act?
  • He did not give the endorsement that the pumpkin head was waiting for?! He spoke for the workers, and only the workers. I'm impressed. 🗽
  • @brianmoulton3489
    He didn’t endorse either candidate but made the point of who makes this country run- the American worker! The corporations get richer and the workers get taxed more!
  • @queensheeeeba
    I’m surprised the corporate media didn’t have “technical difficulties “ during this speech!
  • He literally said jd vance truly cares about working people and all yall got from that was hes against republicans ?? Lol 7:12
  • This is the best speech, the history of convention speeches for workers' rights. I am a proud union employee, and I hope the Republicans start listening to workers in the United States.
  • When would Worker in Unite States of American get their fair share of the pie!? Health care, living WAGES!, pension. Why would only CEO and board of directors get it but not them, the workers!? Godspeed Mr O brien!