Local 856 members in Contra Costa County keep the County safe, clean, and healthy working as fire equipment mechanics, gardeners, cooks, maintenance workers, licensed vocational nurses (LVN), and more. In 2016, employees in the County overwhelmingly voted to become members of Teamsters 856 and negotiated their first Teamster contract later that year — securing affordable access to the TeamstersRead More >
A year ago, the classified employees of West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD or the District) voted overwhelmingly to become members of Teamsters 856. And last month, they ratified their first contract as Teamsters and proved what can happen when working people stand together. “Just last year we were welcoming these new members intoRead More >
Last month, more than 50 Teamsters 856 shop stewards dedicated their Saturday to learning more about their rights, role, and responsibilities as worksite leaders. The June 2 training, which was held in Oakland, launched with a welcome from Principal Officer Peter Finn, who thanked Local 856 stewards for their dedication to improving working conditions for theirRead More >
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