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Should Mexican Trucks Be Allowed Throughout U.S.?

Steve Parker | Posted 10.19.2009 | Business


Steve Parker

The recent release of a Transportation Departments inspector general's office government audit has brought to a head, once again, an issue which ignites deep feelings and loyalties in the best people.

John McCain: No Friend of the American Worker

James P. Hoffa | Posted 10.18.2008 | Politics


James P. Hoffa

This is the same John McCain who's been kicking the crap out of American workers for the last 26 years. He voted to cut overtime. He voted against extending unemployment benefits.

When It's Illegal And The President Does It, It's Still Illegal

James P. Hoffa | Posted 09.15.2008 | Politics


James P. Hoffa

Last week, the Bush administration extended the illegal and reckless plan allowing unsafe trucks from Mexico on our highways for another two years. Those plans are nothing short of illegal.

Obama Seeks To End Federal Oversight Of Teamsters

Wall Street Journal | BRODY MULLINS and KRIS MAHER | Posted 05.13.2008 | Politics


Sen. Barack Obama won the endorsement of the Teamsters earlier this year after privately telling the union he supported ending the strict federal over...

Teamsters Union Plans To Endorse Obama

The Atlantic | Marc Ambinder | Posted 03.28.2008 | Politics


The 1.4 million-member Teamsters union will endorse Sen. Barack Obama's presidential candidacy today, Democrats briefed on the decision said. A Teams...