Posts Categorized: For the Press

“Our thoughts and prayers are with our Teamster family affected by today’s horrible tragedy at the San Francisco UPS hub.” –Teamsters 856 Secretary-Treasurer Peter Finn

The following is a statement from Teamsters General President James P. Hoffa on the tragic shooting that occurred today at a UPS facility in San Francisco. “Our hearts and prayers go out to the victims and their families of this tragedy. The safety of our members is our top priority. As is usually the case with theseRead More >

For Immediate Release Contact: Susanna Farber, (415) 310-6730, sfarber@ibt856.org Employees testify that the quality of their working conditions impacts the quality of patient care at the hospital San Rafael, Calif. – On Saturday, May 6, the North Bay Jobs With Justice Workers’ Rights Board held a hearing to investigate allegations by Marin General Hospital employees that theirRead More >

For Immediate Release                                                                                                    Contact: Tim Jenkins, (415) 275-0528, tjenkins@ibt856.org Animal Control Officers will strike against unfair labor practices and unacceptable shelter conditions (San Mateo, Calif.) – On Tuesday, March 14, Animal Control Officers (ACO) at the Peninsula Humane Society (PHS) – membersRead More >