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 meetings start at 6:00 PM

Jan. 30
Feb. 27
March 26
April 30
May 28
June – Cancelled
July – Cancelled
August – Cancelled
Sept. 24
Oct. 29
November – To be determined
December– Cancelled

Recent Local 856 News

500 SF public attorneys affiliate with Local 856
April 30, 2024
Le Méridien Members Win First Union Contract
January 29, 2024
Sisters in Harmony: Teamsters 856 Members Join Women’s Conference
October 18, 2023
New contract at School District
December 23, 2022
Worker power and collective action leads to strong win for Contra Costa County Teamsters
October 19, 2022
Contra Costa County Workers demand fair contract
June 29, 2022
Local’s organizer tapped to take reins of IBT organizing dept.
March 30, 2022
Steward Appreciation Day resumes after pandemic year
December 29, 2021
Members ratify excellent contract early 
September 27, 2021
Food processing Teamsters ratify contract extension
July 9, 2021
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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