While the path to a deal this week could be difficult, it is not impossible.
We have to protect our work.
We must be able to provide for ourselves and our families, OBrien said on the call.
Deadline
We refuse to be bullied by some of the biggest companies in the world.
That is, until the contracts expiration on July 31.
The Teamsters say they will not extend negotiations past that date.
This is a high-profile week for the Teamsters.
It marks the first time a Teamsters president has spoken at the convention.
Dominic Patten contributed to this report.
