Sean O’Brien, president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, on Monday evening said it was an “honor” to be the first-ever president in the union’s history to address a Republican National Convention.
“Today, the Teamsters are here to say we are not beholden to anyone or any party,” O’Brien said. “I don’t care about getting criticized, it’s an honor to be the first Teamster in our 121-year history to address the Republican National Convention.”
Teamsters, America’s largest, most diverse union, represents workers in both the public and private sector, including public defenders, vegetable workers, construction workers and health care workers.
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O’Brien, during his remarks, which Trump was present for, advocated for bipartisanship in labor unions. He noted that when he became president of the union, he began reaching out to Republican candidates, not just Democrats.
While he did not offer an endorsement, O’Brien underscored that the union has supported GOP presidential candidates in the past, including Richard Nixon, Ronald Reagan, and George H.W. Bush.
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