Step in the Right Direction Not a Substitute for Human Operators (SAN FRANCISCO) – The following is a statement from Peter Finn, Teamsters Western Region International Vice President and Secretary-Treasurer of Teamsters Local 856, regarding the California Dept. of Motor Vehicles’ decision to suspend the autonomous vehicle company Cruise’s license to operate in the CityRead More >
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Thanksgiving Meetings
October 24, 2023
We’re happy to announce that Teamsters Local 856 will once again continue one of our most treasured traditions, dating back to the early days of our Local. Please join us at our upcoming Thanksgiving Meetings in Millbrae and Rancho Cordova. Westin SFO Date: Thursday, November 2, 2023 Location: Westin SFO Time: 6:00 pm We’re collectingRead More >
Red Cross Organizing Momentum Picks Up Steam in California
October 23, 2023
Fixed collections workers at American Red Cross in Pleasanton have voted to join Teamsters Local 856. Pleasanton Red Cross workers join fixed collections workers in Newark who became members of Local 856 one day prior.
RED CROSS WORKERS VOTE UNANIMOUSLY TO JOIN TEAMSTERS 856
October 20, 2023
(NEWARK, Calif.) – Fixed collections workers at American Red Cross in Newark have voted unanimously to join Teamsters Local 856. “Securing a Teamster contract is one of the best things that workers can do to protect themselves and their families,” said Peter Finn, Teamsters Western Region International Vice President and Secretary-Treasurer of Local 856. “IRead More >
Sisters in Harmony: Teamsters 856 Members Join Largest Women’s Conference Yet
September 9, 2023
The 2023 Teamsters Women’s Conference kicked off on Monday, August 28, setting the stage for a vibrant celebration of unity, empowerment, and progress. With over 1,500 Teamster women in attendance, this year’s conference was the largest in our history. “I couldn’t be prouder of our Teamsters 856 members who represented our local at the TeamstersRead More >