It is with deep sadness that we announce Local 856 Trustee, Shop Steward, and friend, Lisa Chin passed away over the weekend. Lisa was a Teamster for over 40 years and a fixture at Local 856 and Delta Dental. Our heartfelt condolences go out to her husband, daughters, grandson, and all who were luckyRead More >
(SAN FRANCISCO) — After battling an anti-worker campaign, direct service staff at San Francisco-based non-profit ScholarMatch today overwhelmingly voted to form a union with Teamsters Local 856 by nearly 90%. ScholarMatch employees began the process of unionizing last year after becoming concerned with instability and ensuring equity at the non-profit. Since last summer, multiple board members and senior leaders haveRead More >
