Monthly Archives: November 2016

Making Sense of the Election: We Need More Union Contracts

November 23, 2016

The result of the Presidential race is a stark reminder of how imperative it is that we continue to fight to make sure the economy works for everybody, not just those at the top. The election of an utterly unqualified, offensive, and anti-union candidate, is an unequivocal sign of the growing frustration many people areRead More >

Peninsula Humane Society Teamsters Blow Whistle on Appalling Conditions 

November 1, 2016

Last week, Teamsters 856 members at the Peninsula Humane Society took a bold stance and held a press conference to blow the whistle on dangerous conditions affecting animal care and public safety at the organization. Local 856 members at the San Mateo facility had previously reached out to the organization’s president, Ken White — whoRead More >