Category: Secretary-Treasurer

First, I want to introduce you to each other. Local 853 is the combined strength of our 13,000+ members who stand together for solid contracts

By Dennis Hart — When I began my career as a UPS driver in San Francisco back in 1974, I never would have imagined that

By Dennis Hart— This is an exciting time for the labor movement. The kinds of companies that seemed out-of-reach to unions just a few years

By Dennis Hart— If you’re wondering why it’s important for Teamsters to get involved in politics, here are two reasons. Because of the Biden administration,

By Dennis Hart — Every five years, an election is held for the leadership of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. When long-time president James P.

By Dennis Hart — As I take over as Principal Officer of Local 853, having served as President of the Local for the last several

By Rome Aloise —  By the end of January, I will no longer be Principal Officer of Local 853. These past 54 years as a

By Rome Aloise —  Our local has made great progress over the last few months on renewed contracts. Some have come easily, others were not

By Rome Aloise —  We have all been dealing with the effects of COVID-19 for over a year now. The pandemic has had a devastating

By Rome Aloise —  With only a little bit of hesitation, I will say that I am happy this year is finally coming to an