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Last fall, devastating fires left families displaced from their homes and communities with the monumental task of rebuilding. The Camp Fire was the worst in California history because of the tragic number of lives lost and structures destroyed. In the midst of it all, pets and other animals were caught up in the confusion andRead More >

Last year, Local 856 members at Delta Dental ratified their latest union contract. In addition to guaranteeing wage increases and maintaining their employer-paid health and welfare benefits, the new agreement also established a Joint Labor Management Committee (JLMC). “The JLMC is another forum where members will have a seat at the table to have theirRead More >

It is with sadness that Teamsters 856 announces the passing of former Secretary-Treasurer and Principal Officer, Ben Leal. Leal died on Friday, February 8, 2019, after a short illness. Leal began his career at Local 856 in 1956, only seven years after the union’s charter. As the director of organizing, his work was paramount toRead More >

On January 29, during our monthly membership meeting, the newest members of our Teamsters 856 Executive Board were sworn into office. Kathleen Romero, a rank and file member from the Park Central Hotel will serve as Vice President, Local 856 Communications Organizer Nicole Casey will serve as Recording Secretary, and Local 856 Representative Richie AndazolaRead More >

January 2019 In January, Teamster 856 members from the Contra Costa County and West Contra Costa Unified School District Strength in Numbers committees met again for a morning of training in the Local 856 field office in Martinez. The training was kicked off with a welcome by Local 856 Secretary-Treasurer/Principal Officer Peter Finn. Sally PayneRead More >