In addition to pay, striking hospital workers say patient violence is an issue. Hospital workers are 7 times more likely to be injured at work due to violent acts than the general working population.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani threw his weight behind legislation that would force Amazon and other companies to directly employ their delivery workers, a move the retailer warns could push thousands of jobs out of the city and raise costs for every household. Mamdani endorsed the Delivery Protection Act on Monday, calling it "common-sense […] The post NYC Mayor Mamdani backs bill forcing Amazon to hire delivery workers directly, risking higher costs and job losses appeared first on American Almanac .
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani threw his weight behind legislation that would force Amazon and other companies to directly employ their delivery workers, a move the retailer warns could push thousands of jobs out of the city and raise costs for every household. Mamdani endorsed the Delivery Protection Act on Monday, calling it "common-sense regulation that protects delivery workers, safeguards the communities where these facilities operate and ensures that the corporations benefiting from workers' labor are responsible for the consequences of their business practices." The bill, known formally as Intro 518, would bar companies from subcontracting core warehouse and delivery work at last-mile facilities and require workers to be…Open
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters wants Washington to slap heavy tariffs on Mexican beer, and its president says there's no reason Modelo can't be brewed on American soil by American workers. Sean O'Brien, the Teamsters' general president, has filed a formal submission with the U.S. Trade Representative urging significant duties on Mexican beer imports. The […] The post Teamsters push for tariffs on Mexican beer, urging U.S. to brew Modelo and Corona domestically appeared first on American Almanac .
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters wants Washington to slap heavy tariffs on Mexican beer, and its president says there's no reason Modelo can't be brewed on American soil by American workers. Sean O'Brien, the Teamsters' general president, has filed a formal submission with the U.S. Trade Representative urging significant duties on Mexican beer imports. The union is backing tariffs as high as 75 percent on brands like Modelo, Corona, Pacifico, and Tecate, a move that would reshape the American beer market and, the Teamsters argue, protect tens of thousands of union jobs in brewing and distribution. The filing lands in the middle of an ongoing USTR Section 301 investigation examining whether foreign governments have used unfair…Open
Sean M. O’Brien, re-elected to a second term leading the union, has used a relationship with President Trump to end court-ordered corruption monitoring.
The fallout from the Teamsters ' affiliation with organized crime in the 20th Century is poised to end after President Trump's prosecutors agreed to cease federal monitorship of the union. Why it matters: The International Brotherhood of Teamsters has been subject to oversight since 1989, when it signed a consent decree aimed at eliminating the mob's influence in the union. - "Being the general president of the Teamsters, if I even think it, they want to indict me over it," Teamsters president Sean O'Brien joked on his podcast in early 2025 about the union's lingering image. Driving the news: The Teamsters and the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York on Wednesday filed a joint motion to end the monitorship. -…
On this week’s episode of “Batya!”, podcaster and commentator Ben Shapiro tells “Batya!” that critics of President Trump and the war in Iran don’t represent a significant movement. “This is a small splinter faction of the Republican Party,” he says. Plus, Sean O’Brien, Teamsters general president, explains the “bold move” his team made not to endorse a presidential candidate going into the 2024 election. Democratic strategist Corbin Trent and former DNC Deputy National Press Secretary Jose Aristimuno join “BATYA!” to discuss why progressive messaging isn’t resonating. On "Batya!" host Batya Ungar-Sargon examines the week's most newsworthy topics with a wide range of newsmakers, prominent politicians, and media…
Description: Sean O’Brien, president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, joins “Batya!” to discuss the union’s political realignment toward the Republican Party. “We wanted a seat at that table regardless of who was going to be there,” O’Brien says. #teamsters #republicanparty #trump NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
Sean O’Brien, president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, joins “Batya!” to discuss the union’s political realignment toward the Republican Party. “We wanted a seat at that table regardless of who was going to be there,” O’Brien says. #teamsters #republicanparty #realignment NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) moved to the other side of the dais to face questions from his colleagues about taking over the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from Kristi Noem while it is both shut down and in crisis mode. Keep in mind: Mullin is widely expected to be confirmed. Mullin has distanced himself from Noem several times: First, Mullin says he would use “judicial warrants to enter homes, businesses unless we are pursuing a subject who ran into that home.” (Remember: Noem recently argued for warrants that are not signed by a judge.) Rand Paul played the clip of Mullin challenging a witness to a fight: Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) rolled the 2023 video footage of Mullin challenging a witness, Teamsters President Sean…
PULSE POINTSWHAT HAPPENED: The International Brotherhood of Teamsters has endorsed the Safety and Accountability in Freight Enforcement (SAFE) Act, a GOP-led effort to address unsafe practices in the trucking industry and shut down so-called “chameleon carriers” that often employ illegal immigrant drivers.WHO WAS INVOLVED: Teamsters General President Sean O’Brien, Representative Harriet Hageman (R-WY), and other […] The post Teamsters Back Trump, GOP Effort to Crack Down on Deadly Illegal Immigrant Truckers. appeared first on The National Pulse .
PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: The International Brotherhood of Teamsters has endorsed the Safety and Accountability in Freight Enforcement (SAFE) Act, a GOP-led effort to address unsafe practices in the trucking industry and shut down so-called “chameleon carriers” that often employ illegal immigrant drivers. WHO WAS INVOLVED: Teamsters General President Sean O’Brien, Representative Harriet Hageman (R-WY), and other congressional Republicans. WHEN & WHERE: The legislation was introduced recently in Congress and is gaining traction with support from labor unions and lawmakers. KEY QUOTE: “Chameleon carriers have gone unchecked for decades, harming and weakening America’s trucking industry. These unscrupulous operators jeopardize…Open