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The Local 856 membership is made up of almost every profession there is, from aircraft mechanic to zookeeper. In an effort to highlight our Local’s exceptional diversity, we’re launching a monthly series called “I am a Teamster”. Check out the first installment below! When you hear about a dangerous disease or the recall of yourRead More >

Last month, the California Labor Federation honored Teamsters Local 856 with an award for the Local’s “Extraordinary Organizing Victories” at its Biennial Convention held in Oakland. Over the last several years, Local 856 has helped more than 3,300 workers in both the private and public sector become Teamsters to gain respect at work and a voiceRead More >

Contra Costa County members overwhelmingly ratified their very first Teamster contract last month. The three-year agreement covers 1,700 Teamsters in the Health Services, Licensed Vocational Nurses and Aides, and General Maintenance & Services units and significantly lowers out-of-pocket health care costs, increases wages, and improves safety language.      Contra Costa County workers voted to becomeRead More >

“Amazing and awesome” are the words 17-year Local 856 member Ed Braun uses to describe the 29th International Brotherhood of Teamsters Convention, which he attended as part of the Teamsters 856 delegation last month. Nearly 6,000 Teamster delegates, retirees and guests were present for the five-day convention, which was held in Las Vegas June 27Read More >

When 1,700 Contra Costa County employees became Local 856 members in February, it added to the significant growth we have seen over the last several years, and for the first time in our 67-year history as a Local Union, Teamsters 856 now has over 10,000 members. This growth in numbers is important because it growsRead More >