The powerful labor organization that often backs Democrats has declined to endorse either Kamala Harris or Donald Trump in the presidential election. Here’s why that matters – and why it doesn’t.

Teamsters endorsed Biden over Trump in the 2020 election. For this time around, the union decided not to back any of the candidates.

The Teamsters broke with the union tradition of backing Democrats on Wednesday. Here's a look at how it is different from other major unions.