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Sean M. O'Brien

General president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters

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These vehicles are dangerous, unproven, and unpopular. Worse yet, the corporations producing them are intent on taking human drivers off the road and making millions of jobs obsolete. America’s roads and highways are for public use, commerce, and real drivers — not unsafe corporate experiments fueled by greed.

Sean M. O'Brien

General president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters

In a 2022 Teamsters statement, Sean M. O'Brien said autonomous vehicles were dangerous and unproven and that their manufacturers intended to eliminate millions of driving jobs.

General President of the International Brotherhood of TeamstersPublished September 14, 2022 · date of remarks not establishedInternational Brotherhood of Teamsters

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“The autonomous vehicle industry is spending billions of dollars to destroy good jobs, not to lobby for new technologies,” said Teamsters General President Sean M. O’Brien. “These vehicles are dangerous, unproven, and unpopular. Worse yet, the corporations producing them are intent on taking human drivers off the road and making millions of jobs obsolete. America’s roads and highways are for public use, commerce, and real drivers — not unsafe corporate experiments fueled by greed.” Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share via email Email « Previous Next » International Brotherhood of Teamsters Our Actions Our Actions Organizing Campaigns Strategic Campaigns Divisions & Conferences Divisions

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Strong federal AV policies must prioritize both workers and safety. Any legislation that puts workers and the general public at risk will be met with aggressive opposition by the Teamsters and our allies.

Sean M. O'Brien

General president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters

In a 2023 Teamsters statement, Sean M. O'Brien said federal autonomous-vehicle policy must prioritize workers and safety and that the union would oppose legislation putting workers or the public at risk.

General President of the International Brotherhood of TeamstersPublished September 12, 2023 · date of remarks not establishedInternational Brotherhood of Teamsters

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“Hundreds of thousands of Teamsters turn a key for a living, so we are fiercely committed to working with Congress and federal regulators to get AV policy right,” said Teamsters General President Sean M. O’Brien. “Strong federal AV policies must prioritize both workers and safety. Any legislation that puts workers and the general public at risk will be met with aggressive opposition by the Teamsters and our allies.” The Teamsters have outlined five key principles for Congress and federal regulators to follow for a federal AV policy that protects workers and enforces safety standards, including: Regulating the vehicle: The federal government

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Later in the same release, O'Brien urged lawmakers to adopt the Teamsters' five autonomous-vehicle policy proposals; this reinforces rather than qualifies the selected endorsement.

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