Nobody got the balls!

[Bob Randall]

Sean only seeks the press when there is an issue to publicize that he feels will benefit Trump. Yet, he stays in a closet while Trump attempts many rollbacks to policies that will set the labor movement back decades. Now, what's frustrating is that policies/laws (such as Right to Work) are not embraced by the average rank and filer. Speaking out about such rollbacks, alone, will accomplish hardly anything with respect to Sean's popularity. Workers immediate and current terms and conditions of their employment matter to them. That's it! Sad, but true. Along with the IBT's General Executive Board sitting on their own lips (laying quietly) there is absolutely no chance of replacing SOB. He knows this. That's our history. Sadly, it seems as if John Palmer is, and will be, the only GEB member that has the balls and principles to do the right thing and show opposition. The GEB members (some of which I have, and have had, great respect for "got theirs" and will be unwilling to do the right thing. We (Labor) are in a race to the bottom.

[Bob Randall]

If there is only one voting bloc (not counting officers and agents) that has a snowballs chance to apply pressure to the IBT it would be UPS part-timers. The problem is that these members are greatly underrepresented and under resourced during election campaigns so as to effectuate real change.

[Jose Francisco Negrete]

[Thisischange?]

Yes he sold the part timers down the river. He feels he does not need them to win an election. He would rather pander to the Trumpers inside and out of the Teamsters

[Barry455]

Sean only seeks the press when there is an issue to publicize that he feels will benefit Trump. Yet, he stays in a closet while Trump attempts many rollbacks to policies that will set the labor movement back decades. Now, what's frustrating is that policies/laws (such as Right to Work) are not embraced by the average rank and filer. Speaking out about such rollbacks, alone, will accomplish hardly anything with respect to Sean's popularity. Workers immediate and current terms and conditions of their employment matter to them. That's it! Sad, but true. Along with the IBT's General Executive Board sitting on their own lips (laying quietly) there is absolutely no chance of replacing SOB. He knows this. That's our history. Sadly, it seems as if John Palmer is, and will be, the only GEB member that has the balls and principles to do the right thing and show opposition. The GEB members (some of which I have, and have had, great respect for "got theirs" and will be unwilling to do the right thing. We (Labor) are in a race to the bottom.

The National Right to Work Committee just quoted the President of the Teamsters, Sean O'Brien, in a pro-RTW statement! Let that sink in for a moment.....Where's the GEB? Whats up Tom Erickson, you talk a good line in private...... What's up Chris Griswald, Vinny Peronne, Juan Campos y'all know Trump is a union-hating con-man. Stand the fuck up!

[Nickjamesups]

[Yard Dog]

None of those Clowns in D.C. are any good. All they care about is how much money they can make. TDU Sucks.

[Jose Francisco Negrete]

The National Right to Work Committee just quoted the President of the Teamsters, Sean O'Brien, in a pro-RTW statement! Let that sink in for a moment.....Where's the GEB? Whats up Tom Erickson, you talk a good line in private...... What's up Chris Griswald, Vinny Peronne, Juan Campos y'all know Trump is a union-hating con-man. Stand the fuck up!

Yes they did.

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[Bob Randall]

JFN. I took part in a Teamsters Mobilize zoom meeting not too long ago. I was curious. I have little doubt that those in attendance had intentions that are good. However, if I can be frank, the dialogue never really touched on methods to address issues pertaining to the Teamsters. If there had been any strategies they certainly weren't apparent that day. Zoom meetings on the internet certainly are not expected to keep yourself in the closet. Therefore, I was surprised to see such a disorganized agenda. Cleeeeeeeeearly there was very little organizing experience from the young group. Talk is nice. Talk is enjoyable. But, organizing is seriously hard work that requires a committment and experience. Moreover, it requires a willingness to learn. Every meeting held by activists must have a plan. There must be a goal to be met by the end of the meeting. Every stage of the meeting prior to it ending must be planned ahead of time as a means of reaching that final goal of that particular meeting. Zoom meetings absent follow up of a plan just keeps a concept stuck in neutral. Otherwise, the group's effectiveness will ultimately fade away for certain. Good luck.

[Boomer]

Replying to Bob's comment -- maybe what you saw at the Mobilize meeting was the result of leadership having fired almost everyone who had any experience?

[Thisischange?]

Spineless!

[Jose Francisco Negrete]

Gracias comrade Bob Randall for your insight. I will take that advice. Criticism is required if any organization wants to grow.

[Yard Dog]

They call that V.P. from Philly NO BALLS BILLY.

[4thfloor]

So Hamilton won't be running for GP after all?

[WTF891]

Hamilton should join a pickle ball club and make sure he rinses out the shoe polish in his hair before becoming a Rudy Giuliani look alike.Just Retire Dude!

[4thfloor]

The National Right to Work Committee just quoted the President of the Teamsters, Sean O'Brien, in a pro-RTW statement! Let that sink in for a moment.....Where's the GEB? Whats up Tom Erickson, you talk a good line in private...... What's up Chris Griswald, Vinny Peronne, Juan Campos y'all know Trump is a union-hating con-man. Stand the fuck up!

We all know there are more GEB members with big ambitions beyond this short list, fear has incapacitated all of them.

[WTF891]

It's more like cowardice.