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AOC's attack on Teamsters leadership shows just how much unions are going to matter in the presidential election
Both Harris and Trump are aiming to win over the union rank-and-file, whose support will be decisiv…
John L. Dorman
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Teamsters President Sean O'Brien tried to sell bipartisanship to the RNC, but all he did was legitimize Trump, critics say
Sean O'Brien was the first union president to speak at the RNC. His speech caused controversy among…
Hannah Getahun
Republican senator tries to fight Teamster president at labor hearing
Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin and Teamsters President Sean O'Brien almost fought in the middle o…
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UPS reaches deal with Teamsters union to avoid massive strike
A strike by the roughly 340,000 package handlers and delivery drivers at UPS could have had dramati…
Hannah Towey
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Bernie Sanders stops GOP senator from fighting teamster president at hearing: 'You're a United States senator!'
The almost-skirmish was snuffed out, however, before it could even begin by the 82-year-old senator.
Madison Hall
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Republican senator challenges Teamster president to a 'MMA fight for charity' after the union boss told him 'you know where to find me
Sen. Markwayne Mullin's challenge comes after months of sparing with Teamster president Sean O'Brie…
Brent D. Griffiths
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High-stakes negotiations between UPS and the Teamsters started this week. Catch up on the issues union leaders have vowed to strike over.
UPS CEO Carol Tomé's said the parties are not as opposed as they seem. This, her first union negoti…
Emma Cosgrove
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UPS CEO Carol Tomé aced the crucial holiday delivery test but an even bigger challenge is coming her way
UPS's contract with its drivers' union is up in 2023, dealing a major wild card to the CEO and her …
Emma Cosgrove
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The Teamsters' new chief is readying UPS drivers for a strike as he heads toward contract negotiations — and key moves show he's not bluffing
"Everybody tells a great tale about how successful the company is, but it's simple," Sean O'Brien s…
Emma Cosgrove
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Amazon's first union vote failed, but labor activists aren't giving up
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters will reportedly vote Thursday on a decision to organize …
Aleeya Mayo
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Boeing machinists' bumper pay packet is just the latest win for unionized workers
"Over the last four years, we've shown collective bargaining works," President Biden said after Boe…
Pete Syme
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The dockworkers' strike is a test for Biden — and complicates an already dizzying 2024 presidential race
Biden has said he won't stop the dockworker's strike. But if the strike stretches on for weeks, it …
Juliana Kaplan,John L. Dorman
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Michigan's election fate will depend on laborers. A Democrat and Republican outline what those workers are looking for.
Michigan's Lt. Gov. and Macomb County's GOP chair told BI high prices and trust are top of mind for…
Juliana Kaplan
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The blue wall was Kamala Harris' clearest path to the White House. Here's why it faded away.
Vice President Harris sought to bring together the coalition that had elected President Biden. But …
John L. Dorman
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The Trump and Harris campaigns are taking different approaches to courting this powerful voting bloc
The Trump and Harris campaigns both courted blue-collar workers at their respective national conven…
Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert,…
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The blue wall battlegrounds will be won or lost on the economy. Here's where Harris stands in these critical states.
Harris sees Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin as the keys to a November victory. But she remain…
John L. Dorman
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Amazon drivers are poised to get a 7% pay rise after they started to think about unionizing
The company said the investment in its DSP program will help increase the driver's pay to a nationa…
Beatrice Nolan
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The US dockworkers strike is here, and it's impacting more than just packages
The US port strike could have far-reaching impacts on the economy. Here's what a prolonged standoff…
Alex Bitter
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Canada's 2 biggest freight railroads have been shut down, and it could impact everything from autos to energy in the US
The disruption could cost Canada $251 million daily, impacting local commuters and US industries.
Huileng Tan
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The surprising way Trump's comments about striking workers could hurt him in swing states
Donald Trump's comments could spur union members to mobilize against him at a key moment in the rac…