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E536 Teamsters President Sean O'Brien

This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von

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The Fight for Worker Rights

This chapter explores the struggles of part-time UPS workers and the Teamsters Union's advocacy for better pay and working conditions amid corporate profit disparities. It critiques political leaders for failing to represent workers' interests while reflecting on the complexities of union endorsements and the impact of policies like NAFTA. The discussion also emphasizes the importance of safety in the face of emerging technologies like autonomous vehicles and the need for bipartisan political cooperation to advocate for labor rights.

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