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UAW’s Shawn Fain says he wouldn’t have spoken at RNC after DNC snubs Teamsters boss

August 20, 2024

UAW’s Shawn Fain says he wouldn’t have spoken at RNC after DNC snubs Teamsters boss

United Automobile Workers President Shawn Fain spoke with reporters the day after his speech at the DNC and told Fox why he would turn down invites to address the RNC.

DNC apparently snubs Teamsters president following his historic RNC speech

August 19, 2024

DNC apparently snubs Teamsters president following his historic RNC speech

The Democratic National Convention snubbed Teamsters President Sean O'Brien's request to address the audience in Chicago this week, the labor union told the media.

Look at chaotic Chicago, not the Dem convention, to see what disasters await under Harris-Walz

August 19, 2024

Look at chaotic Chicago, not the Dem convention, to see what disasters await under Harris-Walz

The plight of Chicagoans is directly related to the promises that Democrats will make at the convention, because the party has been fulfilling similar pledges here for decades.

Walz makes first solo campaign stop in speech to influential union

August 13, 2024

Walz makes first solo campaign stop in speech to influential union

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz made his first campaign stop since joining Vice President Harris on the Democratic ticket, traveling to California to speak to an influential union.

Oakland police union urges mayor to resign 'immediately' over 'failures in this city'

August 7, 2024

Oakland police union urges mayor to resign 'immediately' over 'failures in this city'

A police union representing officers in Oakland, California, is urging Mayor Sheng Thao to resign "immediately" due to understaffing and insufficient resources for police.

Trump campaign rips union that rejected his tips pledge while endorsing Harris: 'Continue to be puppets'

August 5, 2024

Trump campaign rips union that rejected his tips pledge while endorsing Harris: 'Continue to be puppets'

The hospitality union UNITE HERE announced it had endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris, claiming former President Trump is "making a play" for tipped worker votes.

As Harris veepstakes heats up, unions voice support for Shapiro

July 30, 2024

As Harris veepstakes heats up, unions voice support for Shapiro

More than 50 labor leaders voiced support behind Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro over the weekend despite the politician's stance on school vouchers.

On this day in history, July 28, 1954, Oscar-winning film 'On the Waterfront' is released

July 28, 2024

On this day in history, July 28, 1954, Oscar-winning film 'On the Waterfront' is released

Marlon Brando gave one of his most memorable performances in "On the Waterfront," a film released on this day in history, July 28, 1954. It went on to win eight Academy Awards.

Randi Weingarten delivers 'unhinged' speech warning of 'fascism,' 'violence' if Trump is re-elected

July 23, 2024

Randi Weingarten delivers 'unhinged' speech warning of 'fascism,' 'violence' if Trump is re-elected

American Federation of Teachers union boss Randi Weingarten gave a bombastic speech warning of "fascism" and "violence" if former President Trump is re-elected.

I’m trying to reach across the aisle to incite change: Sean O’Brien

July 20, 2024

I’m trying to reach across the aisle to incite change: Sean O’Brien

Teamsters President Sean O’Brien discusses his RNC speech on ‘Your World,’ and says he also asked the DNC to speak at their convention but has not heard back.