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,
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(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.
Keep readingNearly 500 Brentwood Union School District employees have overwhelmingly chosen to join Teamsters Local 856. The employees, who are a part of the Classified Liaison Committee, formalized the affiliation on Tuesday after a card victory driven by the need for more robust representation.
“We have had a lot of changes at the district, which has made negotiations and member representation very challenging,” said Lynn Groshong, school librarian. “It became clear we needed to partner with an effective,
Keep readingTeamsters 856 members working at Sunsweet Growers in Yuba City and San Benito Foods in Gilroy are enjoying the benefits of their recent hard-fought contract wins.
At Sunsweet, where more than 400 members work in not only the sorting, pitting, juicing, packaging, and shipping of prunes, but also in maintenance, as electricians, forklift operators, sanitation, and more, the battle for a fair agreement was an uphill climb that included an overwhelming strike vote after the employer made a substandard offer earlier this year.
Keep readingThe San Francisco Municipal Attorneys Association (MAA) formally affiliated with 20,000-member Teamsters Local 856 in January. The association comprises 500 deputy district attorneys, deputy public defenders, and city attorneys serving the citizens of San Francisco.
The new members join Teamsters 856-represented public attorneys throughout Northern California, including in Alameda, Sonoma, Marin, and Mendocino counties, and the City of Santa Rosa.
“Teamsters 856 has a proven track record of winning and enforcing strong contracts for attorneys serving cities and counties across Northern California,” said Nathan Quigley,
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Front office staff overwhelmingly ratify wage increases, pension, employer-paid healthcare.
On Nov. 22, 2023, Teamsters 856 members at the Le Méridien hotel, now known as The Jay, in San Francisco, ratified their first union contract.
“Today marks a significant victory for our members at the Le Méridien as they ratify their first union contract,” said Peter Finn, Teamsters Local 856 Principal Officer. “This milestone is a testament to the strength and solidarity of each and every Teamsters member.
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The 2023 Teamsters Women’s Conference kicked off on Monday, August 28, setting the stage for a vibrant celebration of unity, empowerment, and progress. With over 1,500 Teamster women in attendance, this year’s conference was the largest in our history.
“I couldn’t be prouder of our Teamsters 856 members who represented our local at the Teamsters Women’s Conference,” said Peter Finn, Teamsters Local 856 Principal Officer. “From the moment the doors opened until the closing remarks,
Keep readingTeamsters Local 856 members of West Contra Costa County Unified School District (WCCUSD) have overwhelmingly ratified a new two-year contract that includes significant wage increases and market rate adjustments for overlooked classifications to combat high vacancy rates.
The victory comes after over six months of grueling negotiations, which included numerous actions, including a rally at the WCCUSD Board of Education meeting, where large crowds of WCCUSD members showed up in full Teamster colors demanding a fair contract.
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