News & Publications

May is Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month, also knows as Asian Pacific American Month, when we celebrate the incredible history, culture, and accomplishments of the Asian American and Pacific Islander community. The AAPI community has had and profound impact on the Labor Movement and the fight for justice. We’re taking a look atRead More >

On Tuesday, April 26, hundreds of union members marched to the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors Meeting demanding the Board address the staffing crisis and staff up Contra Costa County.

This morning Teamsters National Food Processing Division Director and Local 856 Principal Officer Peter Finn testified in support of California State Senate Bill 1308 – legislation that would clarify and strengthen existing Buy American requirements by prohibiting schools from buying non-American products unless there is a 25% or more price differential. “When public schools buyRead More >

Today marked an historic occasion for the International Brotherhood of Teamsters and Local 856 as Sean O’Brien took office as the Teamsters General President and the entire General Executive Board, which includes Local 856 Principal Officer Peter Finn, was sworn in to their 5-year term.  In addition to assuming the role of Western Region ViceRead More >

Teamsters General President Sean O’Brien has named Local 856 Director of Organizing Chris Rosell as the International Brotherhood of Teamsters National Director of Organizing. Rosell previously served at the I.B.T. as project organizer from 2003 to 2007 before becoming an International Organizer in 2007. He has led and won major national campaigns in warehouse, airlineRead More >