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Sean O'Brien

May 1, 2025

Trump’s Recession Has Begun

It’s already in Seattle. It will now travel east.

April 29, 2025

Malcolm Ferguson

UPS Prepares for Mass Layoffs as Trump’s Economy Takes a Toll

The move comes as Trump’s tariffs begin to hit American consumers—and the entire shipping industry.

October 29, 2024

The Swelling Ranks of Influential Men Knuckling Under to Trump

More on the big shots—from Mark Zuckerberg to Sean O’Brien—who Trump has successfully intimidated into obeisance.

September 20, 2024

The Teamsters President Is Out of His Depth

Why has Sean O’Brien bailed on making a presidential endorsement? A review of his reasons to not support Kamala Harris suggests that he’s deeply confused.

July 17, 2024

Yes, a Union Leader Spoke at the RNC. Yes, the GOP Still Hates Labor.

The GOP and the Teamsters have some history, but the party still doesn’t want to help workers.