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Ex-Uline Employee Resigns Over Political Donations, Climate Concerns

1/30/2026

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Laura Wittmann, a former Uline employee, resigned citing discomfort with the company's ties to donors backing U.S. President Donald Trump.
In her resignation email, she criticized the Uhleins, owners of Uline, for political influence and called America's climate fascism.
Her decision followed a visit to Vietnam's War Remnants Museum, which spurred her to speak against injustices.
Afterward, she received positive feedback from colleagues and noted she could leave without severance.

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Story summary

Laura Wittmann, a former Uline employee, resigned citing discomfort with the company's ties to donors backing U.S. President Donald Trump.
In her resignation email, she criticized the Uhleins, owners of Uline, for political influence and called America's climate fascism.
Her decision followed a visit to Vietnam's War Remnants Museum, which spurred her to speak against injustices.
Afterward, she received positive feedback from colleagues and noted she could leave without severance.