Local 856

Teamsters 856 is a growing union of 13,000 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

2022 General Membership Meetings
Tuesday, January 25
Tuesday, February 22
Tuesday, March 29
Tuesday, April 26
Tuesday, May 31
June, July, August meetings - Canceled
Tuesday, September 27
Tuesday, October 25
November “Annual Thanksgiving Meeting” – To Be Announced
December Meeting – Canceled

Recent Local 856 News

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
Hospital workers stand strong for a good contract
March 16, 2021
Teamsters win public office
December 21, 2020
Workers deemed “essential” during pandemic need hazard pay
September 22, 2020
SRMA votes to affiliate with Teamsters
July 4, 2020
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
Lynette Adams, Trustee/Rank and File Member: Delta Dental
John Johnson, Trustee/Rank and File Member: United Airlines
Sarahvone Calhoun, Trustee/Rank & File Member: Contra Costa County
453 San Mateo Ave.
San Bruno, CA 94066
Phone: (650) 635-0111
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