Members of Teamsters Local 856 at the West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD) have voted 98 percent to ratify a new contract that protects and rewards 1,400 workers, ending a two-day strike. The three-year agreement includes significant wage increases, fully employer-paid Teamsters health care, and key language improvements. “Teamsters at West Contract Costa UnifiedRead More >
(RICHMOND, Calif.) – Members of Teamsters Local 856 at the West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD) have voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike. The vote comes ahead of fact finding — the next stage of the state-run impasse procedure — should a fair agreement not be reached. For more than six months, WCCUSD TeamstersRead More >
(SAN JOSE, Calif.) – Tour guides at Winchester Mystery House in San Jose will now be represented by Teamsters Local 856. The workers voted for strong union representation to secure higher wages, better benefits, and improved working conditions. “We are proud to welcome these new members to the Teamsters,” said Peter Finn, Secretary-Treasurer ofRead More >
(SAN FRANCISCO) —Teamsters Local 856 applauds San Francisco Supervisor Myrna Melgar’s motion this week directing a comprehensive performance and management audit of the San Francisco Zoo. The audit request comes after recent scathing reports concerning worker safety, animal wellness, inadequate staffing levels, nepotism, and retaliation at the San Francisco Zoo. Teamsters 856 represents more thanRead More >
(Brentwood, Calif.) — Nearly 500 Brentwood Union School District employees have overwhelmingly chosen to join Teamsters Local 856. The employees, who are a part of the Classified Liaison Committee, formalized the affiliation on Tuesday after a card victory driven by the need for more robust representation. “We have had a lot of changes at theRead More >
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