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.
(MARTINEZ, CALIF.) — More than 2,000 Contra Costa County Teamsters are poised to walk off the job after voting by over 90% to authorize a strike if a new agreement cannot be reached. Contra Costa County Teamsters work in over 250 classifications, serving the public throughout the County in health services, general services and maintenance, and licensedRead More >
(GREENBRAE, CALIF.) – Nearly 500 Technical and Professional MarinHealth Medical Center (MHMC) employees have announced a 24-hour Unfair Labor Practice strike starting at 7 a.m., February 18 until 6:59 a.m., February 19, 2026. The employees voted to strike by 98% earlier this month after nearly a year of negotiations wherein MHMC has met its workersRead More >
Teamsters aren’t afraid of a fight. With the AI revolution upon us, now is the time for workers to make our voices heard against Big Tech and greedy corporations that want to replace us with robots. Teamsters do not oppose new technology that enhances work, makes work safer, or creates new jobs in the supplyRead More >
