More than 2,100 Contra Costa County workers have overwhelmingly voted to ratify a new two-year contract, averting a county-wide strike.
The members of Teamsters Local 856, who work in health services, licensed vocational nursing, and general services and maintenance, had authorized a strike by 92% and were set to walk off the job before an agreement was reached in mediation.
The new contract includes cost-of-living increases, fully employer-paid health care, and importantly,
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Contra Costa County Teamsters Ratify Two-Year Agreement
Contract includes wage increases, employer-paid medical, and salary study
(MARTINEZ, Calif.) — More than 2,100 Contra Costa County workers represented by Teamsters Local 856 have overwhelmingly voted to ratify a new two-year contract, averting a strike.
The thousands of county employees who work in health services, licensed vocational nursing, and general services and maintenance, had authorized a strike by 92% and were set to walk off the job before an agreement was reached in mediation last week.
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Nearly 500 Brentwood Union School District (BUSD) workers are celebrating their first Teamster contract, after affiliating with Local 856. The new agreement includes retroactive wage increases, leave language improvements, and an enhanced grievance procedure that, importantly, now includes binding arbitration.
Prior to affiliating with Local 856, BUSD classified employees represented themselves as an association. “We had a lot of changes at the district, which has made negotiations and member representation very challenging,” said Lynn Groshong,
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For Immediate Release
July 13, 2026
Workers at Graniterock Ratify their Strongest Contract To Date
Contract includes 20% Wage Increases, Strengthened Health and Welfare Benefits
(WATSONVILLE, Calif.) — 49 workers at Graniterock covering both Santa Cruz and Monterey counties voted to ratify one of the strongest contracts in the industry across the region. The contract delivers full Teamsters healthcare,
Keep readingOn February 18, 500 Local 856 members at MarinHealth Medical Center (MHMC) held a 24-hour Unfair Labor Practice Strike after nearly a year of bad-faith bargaining by the hospital.
Teamsters marched on MHMC in the rain, wind, and cold, day and night, in response to the employer’s repeated Unfair Labor Practices, such as canceling multiple bargaining sessions, and refusing to provide necessary, relevant, and correct information needed to understand the costs of the hospital’s healthcare proposal.
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Over 1,000 Staff at MarinHealth Conclude 24-hour Unfair Labor Practice Strike
Despite the 24-hour strike ending, workers have been locked out until Saturday
(GREENBRAE, CALIF.) — This week, hundreds of Teamsters at MarinHealth Medical Center held a 24-hour Unfair Labor Practice Strike amid nearly a year of bad-faith bargaining by the Hospital. Teamsters members have been notified by MarinHealththat they are locked out and will not be able to return to work until Saturday,
Keep readingMembers 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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Press Contact: Maura Drumm Phone: (215) 510-3735 Email: mdrumm@nullteamster.org
(SAN JOSE, Calif.) – Tour guides at Winchester Mystery House in San Jose will now be represented by Teamsters Local 856. The workers voted for strong union representation to secure higher wages, better benefits, and improved working conditions.
“We are proud to welcome these new members to the Teamsters,” said Peter Finn, Director of the Teamsters Public Services and Health Care Division and Secretary-Treasurer of Local 856.
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United Airlines Teamsters have overwhelmingly rejected the greedy carrier’s latest disgraceful economic proposal with a 99.5 percent “no” vote, rebuffing the company’s attempt to cut their wages and send their work to China.
The Teamsters Union represents over 10,000 United Airlines aviation maintenance technicians (AMTs), nationwide, including 2,000 members at San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
In mid-March, hundreds of United Airlines AMTs, joined by Teamsters from across Joint Council 7, rallied outside the United Airlines Maintenance Base in San Francisco as part of their fight for a contract that reflects their contributions to the company’s record-breaking profits.
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TomaTek Local 856 members have voted by 91% to ratify their first Teamsters 856 contract—a landmark four-year agreement that includes average raises of 20% in the first year alone, and yearly increases thereafter.
“I’ve been working at this company for 30 years and I’ve been waiting all these years for a raise and thank God, we’ve achieved it,” said Negotiating Committee Member Elisabeth Zamora. “We couldn’t have done it alone. It’s an honor to belong to this great Teamsters family,” she continued.
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