Monthly Archives: July 2017

When it comes to fighting employers at the bargaining table and demanding fairness in the workplace, there is no doubt, bigger is better. The more of us that stand together as one, the stronger our collective voice, and the more resources we have to win. We gain power at the bargaining table and can provideRead More >

Teamsters 856 members among the group who presented the report to hospital management In May, Teamsters 856 members at Marin General Hospital (MGH) spoke out at a North Bay Workers’ Rights Board Hearing. The Board, which is affiliated with North Bay Jobs with Justice provides a public outlet for workers to voice concerns about violationsRead More >

When Brian Anderson thinks of heroes, he imagines the brave women and men in uniform who risk their lives to protect our freedoms. But in Windsor, Brian is a hero in his own right. Just a few months ago, he bravely risked his life to save a family from a burning house. Brian is aRead More >

Last spring, Teamsters 856 Santa Rosa City Employees Association (SRCEA) members began negotiating with their employer, the city of Santa Rosa, for a new union contract. With 450 members, SRCEA has the largest number of Santa Rosa employees, and their association has been an affiliate of Local 856 for the last five years. “Affiliation hasRead More >

In June, classified employees of West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD) voted overwhelmingly to join Teamsters 856 as they push for improved wages, health care and other benefits. The addition of the more than 1,800 members in the WCCUSD bargaining unit means that Teamsters 856 is now 12,000 members strong. “With this vote, workersRead More >