Local 856

Teamsters 856 is a growing union of more than 20,000 working people throughout Northern California. Our members work in a broad spectrum of professions for over 150 different employers in both the public and private sector, in such diverse industries as airline, benefits administration, car rental, food processing, healthcare, hotel, law enforcement, public services and more.

Local 856 Membership Meetings

All General Membership meetings are held at 6:00 PM unless otherwise noted.

January 27
February 24
March 31
April 28
May 26
September 29
October 27
November TBD
December suspended

Summer Recess is held and there are no meetings for the months of June, July, and August.

All meetings are held at Local 856, Chetcuti Hall, 453 San Mateo Ave., San Bruno.

Recent Local 856 News

500 MarinHealth Teamsters hold Unfair Labor Practice strike
April 4, 2026
Over 1,000 Staff at MarinHealth Conclude 24-hour Unfair Labor Practice Strike
February 20, 2026
West Contra Costa Unified Teamsters end strike, win strong contract
January 25, 2026
Winchester Mystery House workers join Local 856!
September 2, 2025
Teamsters reject United Airlines’ insulting contract proposal
April 24, 2025
TomaTek members win 20% pay increases in first Teamster contract
December 19, 2024
Brentwood Union School District workers join Local 856
October 11, 2024
Food processing members ratify strong contracts
July 5, 2024
500 SF public attorneys affiliate with Local 856
April 30, 2024
Le Méridien Members Win First Union Contract
January 29, 2024
Peter Finn, Secretary-Treasurer/Principal Officer
Maria Ashley Alvarado, President/Food Processing Division Director
Susanna K. Farber, Vice President/Director of Bargaining
Nicole Casey, Recording Secretary/Director of Operations
John Johnson, Trustee/Rank and File Member: United Airlines
Veronica Diaz, Trustee/Representative
Marian Wilhite, Trustee/Rank & File Member: City of Fremont
453 San Mateo Ave.
San Bruno, CA 94066
Phone: (650) 635-0111
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