Teamster Candidates for Office
WHEREAS, Teamsters are leaders in the workplace, in the labor movement and in their communities; and
WHEREAS, the issues that matter most to Teamster members and their families do not receive the attention they deserve by elected officials in many communities throughout the country; and
WHEREAS, there can be no stronger advocates for the issues that affect our Union and its members than Teamster members themselves; and
WHEREAS, attacks on unions and collective bargaining rights are still taking place at every level of government and every part of the country; and
WHEREAS, Teamster members have never been afraid of a challenge.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED at this 29th International Convention that the International Brotherhood of Teamsters is committed to identifying and supporting Teamster members to run for, and win, elected office at the federal, state and local level; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Teamster Joint Councils and Local Unions will educate their members on the importance of running for office and actively recruit Teamster members to become candidates; and
FINALLY, BE IT RESOLVED that the Teamsters Union will support Teamster candidates by assisting their campaigns in accordance with the relevant campaign laws for the jurisdiction and encourage other Teamster members to get out and vote for their Teamster Brothers and Sisters who have the courage to seek elected office.