Teamsters 856 is a growing union of 23,000 working people throughout Northern California standing together for economic progress and fairness on the job. We work to combine effective strategic planning with strong resources to position ourselves to fight smart at the bargaining table; provide aggressive representation in the workplace; and encourage member participation and involvement.
Teamsters Local 856 is excited to announce our annual Thanksgiving meetings. These meetings are one of Teamsters Local 856’s most treasured traditions, dating back to the early days of our Local. We look forward to celebrating together and showing our appreciation for all your hard work and dedication! South San Francisco Date: Wednesday, November 5,Read More >
(RICHMOND, Calif.) – Members of Teamsters Local 856 at the West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD) have voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike. The vote comes ahead of fact finding — the next stage of the state-run impasse procedure — should a fair agreement not be reached. For more than six months, WCCUSD TeamstersRead More >
Local 856 we often talk about our Teamsters Family, and while that family is our co-workers and fellow Teamsters we stand shoulder to shoulder with throughout our Union, everything we do as Teamsters starts with our loved ones at home, who are the reason we work so hard. In the Teamsters, it is family first,Read More >
