Monthly Archives: January 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 >

Noven Feria is a Teamsters 856 shop steward and a longtime custodian for Mount Diablo Unified School District (MDUSD). In this interview, he talks about his work, how he and his coworkers became Teamsters, and why he’s proud of his union. Tell me about your work and how you got started. I’m a custodian atRead More >

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 >