After the controversial decision by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) not to endorse a candidate in the 2024 presidential race, the union's midwest arms — including one in Minnesota — are throwing in for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz.

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.

Almost two-dozen local Teamsters unions and joint councils representing approximately 1 million Teamster-affiliated workers have endorsed the vice president.