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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 >

Teamsters Local 856 is excited to announce our annual Thanksgiving meetings. These meetings are one of Teamsters Local 856’s most treasured traditions, dating back to the early days of our Local. We look forward to celebrating together and showing our appreciation for all your hard work and dedication! South San Francisco Date: Wednesday, November 5,Read 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 >

TomaTek Local 856 members have voted by 91% to ratify their first Teamsters 856 contract—a landmark four-year agreement that includes average raises of 20% in the first year alone, and yearly increases thereafter. “I’ve been working at this company for 30 years and I’ve been waiting all these years for a raise and thank God,Read More >