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Teamsters Local 856, one of the largest Teamster locals in California, today announced a strategic partnership with Rideshare Drivers United (RDU), a 20,000-member driver-led organization focused on full labor rights for app-based workers.

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 >

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 >

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.

(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 >