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Joe Biden’s supposed “friendship” with labor unions has hit a major snag as the International Brotherhood of Teamsters firmly told the Biden administration to butt out of their contract negotiations with UPS. It seems like even the unions don’t want Biden’s help, which says a lot about his ability to actually advocate for the working class. Teamsters’ president, Sean O’Brien, made it crystal clear that they don’t want anyone interfering in their fight with UPS, comparing it to a dispute between two people where outsiders should just mind their own business. O’Brien has repeatedly asked the White House to stay away, and it’s not hard to see why.
Teamsters President to Biden Over Looming UPS Strike: Stay the Hell Out of It https://t.co/j1EyIgDkdn
— Townhall.com (@townhallcom) July 18, 2023
The stakes are incredibly high with 340,000 UPS workers potentially going on strike if a new agreement is not reached before the July 31 deadline. That’s a lot of people unable to do their jobs thanks to the whims of the union bosses. And who suffers the most? The American people who rely on the efficient delivery of goods. E-commerce, which already has a significant 20 percent return rate, will be thrown into chaos if this strike happens. It’s just another example of how unions can disrupt the lives of ordinary, hardworking Americans.
Let’s not forget that UPS employs over 530,000 people, so this strike could be one for the history books. It’s reminiscent of a massive union strike the company faced back in 1997, and the scars from that ordeal are still felt today. Both sides have been pointing fingers at each other, accusing the other of sabotaging negotiations. It’s clear that this is not a harmonious relationship at all.
The fact that one of the largest labor unions in the country is telling the president to stay away should raise some serious eyebrows. Is Biden really the champion for the working class that he claims to be? It seems like even the unions are hesitant to welcome his involvement. Perhaps they don’t trust him to fight for their interests or maybe they just don’t want too many “cooks in the kitchen.” Either way, it’s not a good look for Biden and his supposed pro-worker agenda.
Meanwhile, UPS is not taking any chances and has started training nonunion workers as a backup plan. They’re clearly not willing to let the union bosses hold them hostage. The company understands the importance of keeping goods flowing smoothly and won’t let a strike hinder their operations. Kudos to UPS for being prepared and not caving in to union demands.
In the end, let’s hope that a new deal is reached before the deadline. The last thing we need is sluggish shipping and disrupted deliveries. The Teamsters need to remember that their actions have consequences, and it’s the American people who will suffer the most if they go through with this strike. As for their next target, Amazon drivers, let’s hope they rethink their strategy. The last thing we need is even more disruption in the already competitive and vital delivery industry.
