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Last week, Teamsters 856 members at the Peninsula Humane Society took a bold stance and held a press conference to blow the whistle on dangerous conditions affecting animal care and public safety at the organization. Local 856 members at the San Mateo facility had previously reached out to the organization’s president, Ken White — whoRead More >

Workers across California can finally take a load off, thanks to a recent opinion issued by the state’s Supreme Court that states that if employees can perform their duties while seated, employers must provide seats. “This has been a long time coming,” said Staff Attorney Susanna Farber. “The Court said that an employer’s preference thatRead More >

In early October, a delegation of Teamsters 856 members joined with other union members across California to travel to Nevada to get out the vote for Hillary Clinton. The 856 team, led by new Representative Veronica Diaz, spent the weekend knocking on doors and talking to voters in the swing state to ensure the defeatRead More >

More than 100 Teamsters 856 shop stewards turned out for our 7th annual Shop Steward Appreciation Day on October 22. This year’s event was held at the Hilton Oakland Airport and included training workshops conducted by Sally Payne from International Brotherhood of Teamsters Training and Development Department, a luncheon, and awards reception. Teamsters 856 wasRead More >

Standing their ground through a year and half of bargaining proved a worthwhile endeavor for Teamsters 856 Alameda Probation Officers who recently ratified a new four-year agreement. “I’m extremely happy, this is the best contract we’ve ever gotten,” said Teamsters 856 Steward and Bargaining Team Member Chantell Curl. “There were no take-aways; we got everythingRead More >