This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von E536 Teamsters President Sean O'Brien
Oct 7, 2024
Sean O'Brien, General President of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters and a fourth-generation Teamster, passionately discusses his commitment to workers' rights. He shares insights on the union's pivotal role in American labor, touching on the challenges posed by modern corporations like Amazon. O'Brien also reflects on a viral encounter with Senator Mullin and why the Teamsters chose to abstain from endorsing a presidential candidate. Their conversation also hints at the potential of a standard 32-hour work week, emphasizing the ongoing struggle for fair labor practices.
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Teamsters Evolution
- The Teamsters Union, originally representing horse-drawn carriage drivers, now encompasses diverse professions.
- Their reach extends from airline pilots to zookeepers, highlighting their broad influence.
O'Brien's Union Roots
- Sean O'Brien, a fourth-generation Teamster, shares his family's union history.
- He rose through the ranks, starting in construction and becoming the union's president.
Union Impacts
- Unions are responsible for the 40-hour work week and weekends, setting industry standards.
- Even non-union workers benefit from these union-negotiated improvements.