The president of the Teamsters union has asked for speaking slots at both the Republican and Democratic national conventions, at a time when President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have pressed for support from rank-and-file members of organized labor.
The move by Sean O’Brien, president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, underscores the fact that his group, unlike other influential umbrella unions that have backed Biden in the 2024 election, has yet to endorse in the presidential race. O’Brien has made clear he is delaying a decision until later this year.
Kara Deniz, a spokesperson for the Teamsters union, confirmed that O’Brien, through aides, has told officials working on both conventions that he would be interested in speaking at their dayslong nomination events.
The Republicans will hold their convention in Milwaukee in July, and the Democrats will hold theirs in Chicago in August.
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