Teamsters Union's Non-Endorsement Deals Blow to Harris Campaign Amid State-Level and Trump Support

Sep 20, 2024, 12:21 PM

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters, one of the most influential labor unions in the United States, has decided not to endorse any candidate in the 2024 presidential election. This marks a significant departure from their tradition of supporting Democratic candidates since 2000. The decision is seen as a major blow to Vice President Kamala Harris's campaign. Despite the national union's stance, several state-level Teamsters unions, including those in Michigan, Wisconsin, Nevada, and Pennsylvania, have endorsed Harris. Former Teamsters President James P. Hoffa criticized the current leadership's decision, calling it a 'failure of leadership.' The non-endorsement has raised concerns among Democrats about their hold on key battleground states. The national union's decision comes despite eight councils and 245,000 members endorsing Harris and significant rank and file support for Trump. Current Teamsters President Sean O'Brien faces internal criticism over the decision.