Monthly Archives: January 2018

Longtime Teamsters ratify new contract with Wing Nien Foods

January 23, 2018

Teamsters 856 is a diverse union of over 12,000 working people throughout Northern California. Local 856 members are zoo keepers, librarians, engineers, city planners, firefighters, hotel workers, airline mechanics, health care workers, and a lot more. And in a manufacturing facility in Hayward, Teamsters 856 members — with a newly ratified contract — can beRead More >

Deputy District Attorney turns award-winning chili cook

January 23, 2018

Local 856 members work day in and day out in a wide variety of industries and professions. But when they go home, many are also avid runners, readers, Little League coaches, bikers, poker players, yoga enthusiasts, cyclists, and in some cases — award-winning cooks. Sean Kensinger is a dedicated Teamster shop steward and a DeputyRead More >