Posts Tagged: Secretary-Treasurer’s Report

Local 856 Members Show Strength in National Teamster Election: Sean O’Brien Elected General President; Peter Finn Elected Western Region VP 

January 29, 2022

Local 856 members made their voices heard loud and clear across the country in the national Teamster election. In results that were certified in early December, Sean O’Brien was elected overwhelmingly as Teamster General President, and I am honored to have been elected on his team as a Western Region Vice President.  Local 856 membersRead More >

A Decade of Growth and Building Power

January 20, 2020

By Peter Finn, Principal Officer/Secretary-Treasurer; As somebody always focused on looking forward and getting better, I don’t often spend time reflecting on the past. However, as we close out a decade, I do want to recognize the accomplishments of our Local Union over the last 10 years and especially the reps, stewards, and Local 856Read More >

If we can come together, we can fight together

April 18, 2019

When you are on the right side of the fight, conflict can be a means to bring positive change — to change the status quo when the status quo is not good enough. Whether it’s growing inequality or politicians using race to turn workers against each other, we are certainly living through some challenging times.Read More >