Monthly Archives: February 2019

Delta Dental Teamsters use their seat at the table to fix broken overtime policy

February 12, 2019

Last year, Local 856 members at Delta Dental ratified their latest union contract. In addition to guaranteeing wage increases and maintaining their employer-paid health and welfare benefits, the new agreement also established a Joint Labor Management Committee (JLMC). “The JLMC is another forum where members will have a seat at the table to have theirRead More >

Local 856 mourns passing of former Principal Officer

February 11, 2019

It is with sadness that Teamsters 856 announces the passing of former Secretary-Treasurer and Principal Officer, Ben Leal. Leal died on Friday, February 8, 2019, after a short illness. Leal began his career at Local 856 in 1956, only seven years after the union’s charter. As the director of organizing, his work was paramount toRead More >