Noven Feria is a Teamsters 856 shop steward and a longtime custodian for Mount Diablo Unified School District (MDUSD). In this interview, he talks about his work, how he and his coworkers became Teamsters, and why he’s proud of his union. Tell me about your work and how you got started. I’m a custodian atRead More >
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Deputy District Attorney turns award-winning chili cook
Local 856 members work day in and day out in a wide variety of industries and professions. But when they go home, many are also avid runners, readers, Little League coaches, bikers, poker players, yoga enthusiasts, cyclists, and in some cases — award-winning cooks. Sean Kensinger is a dedicated Teamster shop steward and a DeputyRead More >
Local 856 helps save WCCUSD Teamster’s job
When an incident took place at work that could have resulted in his transfer from his current worksite, Ambika “Raj” Maharaj, didn’t know his union would be there to advocate on his behalf, but Local 856 successfully helped him save his job. Raj is a Campus Security Officer at Hercules High School — part ofRead More >
Public employees in Marin County vote to affiliate with Local 856
MCMEA, an association of over 300 public employees in Marin County, recently voted overwhelmingly to affiliate with Teamsters 856. MCMEA members are County professionals in public works, health and human services, the County sheriff’s office, information technology services, and more. Teamsters 856 has a long history of advocating for working people in Marin County – the Local alsoRead More >
Local 856 shop steward vindicated in retaliation case
Karen Goff has worked for Daly City for 10 years, and has served as a Local 856 shop steward for almost eight of those years. In her work as a police assistant, Karen is a combination of a community service officer and a traffic enforcer. “I’m proud of the work I do,” she explained. “WhenRead More >