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Undivided, undeterred, and stronger than ever, Teamsters Local 853 celebrates our members

The strikes, the protracted negotiations, the unfair labor practices, the worker exploitation, the union busters, and the injustice of income inequality—being a Teamsters 853 […]

Safeway Milk Plant Teamsters Ratify new contract at whopping 95% yes vote – best contract in memory

As some of the senior members at the Safeway Milk Plant stated, “This is the best contract we have ever had”. Teamsters 853 members […]

Student Transportation of America Members Ratify Strong 4-Year Agreement – w/First Time Pension

Student Transportation of America Teamsters have voted to ratify a new four-year contract that delivers meaningful gains in pay, benefits, and protections. Wage increase […]

On the job safety a major issue in SYSCO Negotiations – Strike Deadline Set

🔥🔥 On the job safety a major issue in SYSCO Negotiations – Strike Deadline Set!! Sysco has less than one week left to present […]

All Teamsters 853 members at Safeway Milk Plant – Contract Vote this Sunday

When: Sunday October 19th, 9 AM – 11 AMWhere: Teamsters Local 853 in Oakland7750 Pardee LaneOakland, California 94621Contact Business Agent James Long: ‭(415) 225-4197‬ […]

SYSCO Foods Teamsters in SF show their readiness to stand united for a better contract

SYSCO Foods Teamsters were out in force on an early Monday morning at 3 AM at SYSCO Foods to show their solidarity as they […]

Yellow Freight Bankruptcy Update – OCT 8th, 2025

Member Appreciation Days to be Held Novermber 1st and 2nd

Sisters and Brothers, Don’t miss a chance to make our Local stronger by coming out and meeting other members from our 300 Teamster 853 […]

Recently Organized First Student Bus Drivers hold their first proposal meeting and Appoints Negotiating Committee members

Breaking bread with a new Teamster family. Welcoming new members is a thing to celebrate. What better way to have a first contract proposal […]

Strike vote Approved: 853 Teamsters at SYSCO Foods were ground zero, and opened the door to every major food service company in the Bay Area, now they go to the mat again

SYSCO Foods San Francisco. When no other food service industry drivers or warehouse workers wanted to unionize, these members did. They broke the Union […]

Pass Faster Labor Contracts Act Introduced in Congress with Bipartisan Support and Teamster Leadership:

On September 16th, the Pass Faster Labor Contracts Act was introduced in Congress with bipartisan support. The two main sponsors are Don Norcross (D-NJ) […]

SP+ Parking Driver Foster Frimpong Sent Back to Work with full Backpay:

Foster Frimpong, an SP+ driver and Local 853 member at the rental car center at the Oakland Airport, was recently sent back to work […]