Monthly Archives: October 2014

Assemblymember Mullin Visits 856

October 18, 2014

State Assembly Member Kevin Mullin stopped by the United Airlines Teamsters’ craft meeting on Thursday, September 25 at Teamsters 856 to speak with the membership. Mullin has been a strong ally for working families, and the Teamsters in particular, most recently supporting the Teamster-backed temp worker protection bill that was passed by the legislature lastRead More >

Threat of Injunction Stops Layoffs

October 17, 2014

Through aggressive legal action, Teamsters 856 has prevented Washington Hospital from wrongfully laying off members in violation of the collective bargaining agreement. On Wednesday, September 17th, Washington Hospital notified 31 of its employees, including several members of Teamsters 856, that they would be laid off. In response, Teamsters 856 representatives Tim Jenkins and Malia Vella,Read More >

No Strike — Golden Gate Members to Vote District’s Offer

October 10, 2014

UPDATE — October 16, 2014 Teamsters 856 and 665 members working for the Golden Gate Bridge Highway & Transportation District will not be holding a bus service strike on Friday, October 17, in order to allow for the membership to vote on the District’s latest offer. “We’ve received an offer from the District and weRead More >