August 13, 2026

The Teamsters Local 856 Bargaining Committee has reached a Tentative Agreement with CCC. The Bargaining Committee is unanimously recommending a YES vote on the Tentative Agreement.

We will be holding three informational meetings on Monday, August 17, to review the agreement and answer any questions you may have before voting on the agreement.

Teamsters Local 856 Informational Meetings — Monday, August 17:

Webinar
Noon

Register here for the Webinar

In-Person Meetings

1:00 PM & 5:30 pm
Teamsters Local 315
2727 Alhambra Ave, Martinez, CA 94553

Please RSVP and let us know which informational meeting you plan to attend.

Pizza will be provided at both in-person meetings.

Online voting will open Monday, August 17 at noon and remain open through Thursday, August 20 at 5:00 PM. Voting instructions and a secure voting link will be sent to the email addresses and phone numbers on file with Local 856. Voting will be conducted through our secure third-party electronic voting system.

We encourage all members to attend a meeting, ask questions, review the Tentative Agreement, and cast their vote. Thank you again for your support and solidarity throughout negotiations.

Sincerely,

The Teamsters 856 Bargaining Team

August 12, 2026

Tentative Agreement Reached!

County agrees to 6% cost of living over 2 years and an all-Teamsters classification study

Today we met with County negotiators in mediation. Because of the strength and unity you have shown and your demonstrated willingness to strike on August 19, the County has changed their position and agreed to conduct a salary survey for all Teamsters Local 856 represented positions and 3% COLA on the second year. As a result we have averted a strike and reached a tentative agreement. The bargaining team is unanimously recommending a YES vote

The agreement includes:

A two-year contract from August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2028
A 3% wage increase effective August 1, 2026 and a second 3% wage increase effective July 1, 2027
A comprehensive salary survey of all Teamsters Local 856 represented positions, conducted by an outside consultant and completed no later than 60 days before the expiration of the agreement
Maintenance of 100% employer paid Teamsters Kaiser Plan.
Targeted classification adjustments for Mental Health Community Support Workers, Mental Health Clinical Specialists and Clinical Psychologists
And miscellaneous clean-up to the MOU

We have said throughout bargaining that the County has significant problems with its salary structure. The salary survey is an important part of this agreement because it gives us the ability to examine our classifications across the County and have that information in hand before we return to the bargaining table for the next contract.

This movement did not happen on its own…

Members voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike. You attended strike schools, organized your workplaces, and prepared to stand together on August 19th. The County knew we were serious, and that pressure made a difference.

We are working to schedule informational meetings and a ratification vote for next week. We will provide those details as soon as we can.

You can find the entire Tentative Agreement here for your review.

Thank you to everyone who stood together throughout this fight.

In solidarity,

Teamsters 856 Negotiations Team

August 10, 2026

Contra Costa County Strike School Webinar Tuesday

Dear Contra Costa County Teamster,

Thank you to the hundreds of members who packed the Union Hall to standing room only Friday night for Strike School. Seeing that level of participation and solidarity was powerful, and it sends a clear message about the strength and unity of our membership.

For members who were unable to attend, we will be holding a Strike School webinar tomorrow, Tuesday, August 11 at 12:00 PM to review the presentation and go over the important information that was shared Friday.

Teamsters Strike School Webinar
Tuesday, August 11
Noon

Click here to Join the Webinar

We will discuss your rights during a strike, what members should expect, strike and picket line procedures, and other important information as we prepare to strike on August 19.

You can review the Strike School presentation slides here.

Please share this information with your coworkers.

In Solidarity,

Your Teamsters 856 Negotiators

August 6, 2026

CCC: Notice of Intent to Strike sent to the County

After the County refused to properly address our priorities in yesterday’s mediation, we have taken the step of informing the County of our intent to strike on Wednesday, August 19.

Click here to view our intent to strike letter.

We resume mediation with the County on August 12, and will continue to keep you posted of any developments. While our goal remains to get an agreement to avert a strike, we must remain ready. Please make every effort to attend tomorrow’s strike school in Martinez. If you haven’t RSVP’d yet, please click here for more information and to sign up.

United in solidarity, we have strength in numbers.

August 6, 2026

County Illegally attempting to interfere with your Teamsters right to strike benefits

Today, the Union filed an Unfair Labor Practice Charge with the State of California because the County is illegally withholding information in an attempt to interfere with your potential strike fund rights. We will not let the County get away with this. We are Teamsters, and will make sure that all your rights and privileges as a Teamster are protected. We will not be intimidated by these illegal tactics to withhold information we are entitled to.

Yesterday, the bargaining team met with the County in mediation — we have not reached an agreement and continue to prepare for a strike. Please RSVP and attend our meeting tomorrow to learn about striking and show your support.

We have another mediation date on Wednesday. The County has the chance to do the right thing next week and say yes to our very reasonable demand.

Strike School THIS Friday

Thank you to everyone who has registered for Strike School—we’re excited to see you on Friday, August 7, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. If you haven’t registered yet, there’s still time! Don’t miss this important training to get informed, get organized, and strengthen our unity as we prepare for the fights ahead. The event details and RSVP link are below if you still need to register.

Teamsters Local 315
2727 Alhambra Ave.
Martinez, CA 94553

Friday, August 7, 2026

5:30 p.m.

BE READY!!!

The stronger our participation, the stronger our position at the bargaining table. We look forward to seeing you there!

Click here to RSVP

CCC Bargaining Update: Impasse Declared

July 29, 2026

Yesterday, your Teamsters Local 856 bargaining team met with County negotiators. Because the County refused to improve its offer, the Union has declared impasse—the next required step toward a potential strike.

The Union presented its final two-year offer:

• A 3% cost-of-living increase effective July 2026
• A 3% cost-of-living increase effective July 2027
• A cooperative salary study of ALL Teamsters classifications, completed and ready for the next round of contract negotiations
• Mental health classifications brought to parity with comparable County classifications

All other terms and conditions of the contract would remain the same, including medical coverage, pension benefits, vacation accrual, and other existing benefits.

The County did not make a counteroffer and stands by its previous two-year offer:

• A 3% increase upon agreement
• A 2.5% increase effective July 2027
• A one-time cash payment of $1,000 for full-time employees and $500 for part-time employees
• Mental health classifications brought to parity with comparable County classifications

The County’s response is unacceptable! The County has requested mediation, and the Union has agreed. However, declaring impasse does not mean we will slow our efforts. We will continue preparing for a potential strike while mediation takes place.

Although they acknowledge the problem exists, the County continues to refuse to establish a fair system for measuring our wages against surrounding counties. It is also refusing to provide the full 3% cost-of-living increases proposed by the Union.

Your bargaining team has reduced its proposal to the minimum necessary to reach a fair agreement. The 3% cost-of-living increases and the salary study must be included.

BE READY!!!

Now is the time to prepare. Join us for our Strike School and Strike Preparation Meeting on Friday, August 7, at 5:30 p.m. to learn about your rights, understand the strike process, and hear what comes next. The stronger our participation, the stronger our position at the bargaining table.

Teamsters 856 Contra Costa County Strike School

Teamsters Local 315
2727 Alhambra Ave.
Martinez, CA 94553

Friday, August 7, 2026
5:30 p.m.

RSVP HERE

Contra Costa County Teamsters Overwhelmingly Vote to Authorize Strike

July 23, 2026

The ballots have been tallied, and Contra Costa County Teamsters have overwhelmingly voted to authorize a strike by 92%.

Thank you to everyone who participated in the strike authorization vote. You have sent a loud and clear message to the County that they must address our priorities for a fair and equitable compensation plan. Our next negotiation session with the County will be on Tuesday, July 28. We will continue to keep you updated on any developments.

In Solidarity,

Your Teamsters Local 856 Bargaining Team