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Republican Party
National
Teamster leader addresses Republican convention
O’Brien was on stage at Trump’s invitation, and thanked Trump for having the backbone to open the convention doors to a Teamster.
Oregon
Oregon Republican primary for governor draws union foes
Of 19 GOP candidates for Oregon governor, a few have history with unions—stark opposition, or membership, but none have union endorsements.
Politics
Platforms show parties increasingly divided on unions
The GOP, particularly at the national level, has become explicitly anti-union. Meanwhile, Democrats are returning to more pro-union stances.
Analysis
On core union issues, conventions showcase a growing partisan divide
Democrats approve a strongly pro-union platform. Republicans call for a prevailing wage ban, and laws to weaken unions.
Politics
Party platform shows GOP turning sharply against unions
Meanwhile, 2012 Democratic platform affirms worker rights, but sends a mixed message on trade.
