Every Teamsters union in Florida backs Kamala Harris for President :clap: :woohoo: :woohoo:

[riversedge]

Every Teamsters union in Florida backs Kamala Harris for President

https://floridapolitics.com/archives/697585-every-teamsters-union-in-florida-backs-kamala-harris-for-president/

Jacob Ogles September 24, 2024





Teamsters
Teamsters Local 173 - Bradenton
Teamsters Local 385 - Orlando
Teamsters Local 512 - Jacksonville
Teamsters Local 769 - Miami
Teamsters Local 79 - SW FL
Teamsters Local 947 – Jacksonville.

The national Teamsters may not be taking a stance, but local chapters are backing the Democratic ticket.

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The endorsements were issued as part of a joint endorsement of unions from Florida, Georgia and Alabama.

“The Executive Board of Teamsters Joint Council 75 is proud to announce our endorsement of the Kamala Harris and Tim Walz ticket for President and Vice President of the United States,” reads a letter from the North Miami-based regional Teamsters affiliate.

The council said the Democratic candidates’ “strong record on workers’ rights and advocacy stands in clear contrast to that of the Republican nominee, Donald Trump.”

The chapter action followed a decision by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters not to endorse for President this year, citing a division in polling of its national membership.


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“As the election draws near, we believe it is important to share our perspective on which candidate truly stands up for all workers, especially Union members,” the letter from Joint Council 75 reads. “The record is clear — whether it’s backing funding for Union members’ and retirees’ pensions, ensuring a strong, pro-worker, pro-union National Labor Board, or supporting the Protecting the Right to Organize Act (PRO Act), the Harris-Walz ticket is the best choice for organized labor.”

The letter also calls out Project 2025, the controversial blueprint from conservative think tanks for the next Republican administration. That agenda, the letter said, “would be a disaster for all workers, particularly Union members.”

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[NJCher]

1. That's 3 Southern states!!

This is big!

[lark]

2. Woohoo, the Teamsters in Jax are supporting Harris!! nt

Have a feeling my hometown is going for Harris this time - I'm hopeful!

[samsingh]

3. this should make a difference in those States

[ancianita]

4. THIS.

From Florida that's a Big F'n Deal.

[LiberalLovinLug]

5. Egg on the face of the national leadership of TEAMSTERS

How many more States chapters will join in on the endorsement before their stupid ignorant stance that NO party is better than the other, is exposed for what it is.

[FakeNoose]

6. Thank you Florida Teamsters!

[617Blue]

7. Nice!

[Ruby the Liberal]

8. I know there was angst about no endorsement at the national level

But there are a ton of benefits to taking this gamble.

Not only does it showcase for the nationwide members HOW MANY of their colleagues are backing Harris/Walz - but it allows for a news drip drip drip, day after day as the regionals weigh in.

[NBachers]

9. Take that Sean O'Brien, you dweeby fucking dickweed!

[rpannier]

10. Curious as to who these 60% of il douche supporting teamsters are