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(NEWARK, Calif.) – Fixed collections workers at American Red Cross in Newark have voted unanimously to join Teamsters Local 856. “Securing a Teamster contract is one of the best things that workers can do to protect themselves and their families,” said Peter Finn, Teamsters Western Region International Vice President and Secretary-Treasurer of Local 856. “IRead More >

The 2023 Teamsters Women’s Conference kicked off on Monday, August 28, setting the stage for a vibrant celebration of unity, empowerment, and progress. With over 1,500 Teamster women in attendance, this year’s conference was the largest in our history. “I couldn’t be prouder of our Teamsters 856 members who represented our local at the TeamstersRead More >

(SAN FRANCISCO) After more than eight months of negotiations and days before a potential strike, Teamsters at the San Francisco Zoo voted overwhelmingly to ratify a new four-year contract.  “Nothing was given to us,” said Katy Tordsen, San Francisco Zoo Animal Keeper. “The improvements in this contract were won by the unwavering support of eachRead More >

American Airlines SFO Teamsters 856 members joined thousands of passenger service workers in a nationwide day of action. The event, held at airports across the country, aimed to urge American Airlines to prioritize negotiations and provide a just contract for its workers.

The following is a statement from Peter Finn, Teamsters Western Region International Vice President and Secretary-Treasurer of Teamsters Local 856, in response to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) decision to approve the unlimited expansion of robotaxis in San Francisco: