Members of Teamsters Local 856 at the West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD) have voted 98 percent to ratify a new contract that protects and rewards 1,400 workers, ending a two-day strike. The three-year agreement includes significant wage increases, fully employer-paid Teamsters health care, and key language improvements.

“Teamsters at West Contract Costa Unified School District worked hard to secure an agreement that delivers real gains and honors their labor,” said Peter Finn,

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Workers demand CSU cease unfair practices, honor contractual raises

Teamsters Local 2010, representing 1,100 skilled trades workers across the California State University (CSU) system, announced in late December 2025 that members voted by an overwhelming 94 percent to authorize a strike at campuses statewide. The vote follows months of CSU’s commission of numerous unfair labor practices and refusal to pay contractually guaranteed July 2025 raises and salary step increases.

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The Northern California Teamsters Apprenticeship Training and Education Trust Fund (NCTAT) continues to build strong career pathways for current and future Teamsters across the region.

In 2025, NCTAT participated in the “Hands-On Union Trade Awareness Career Fair” hosted by the Sacramento-Sierra Building & Construction Trades Council, joining with Doug Secord from Teamsters Local 150 to introduce students and job seekers to solid union careers. Our Virtual Truck Driving Simulator gave attendees a realistic and fun look at what it is like behind the wheel of a commercial vehicle and opened conversations about the benefits of Teamster training.

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