Teamsters Local 986

Representing our members and the community throughout the Western United States, Hawaii, Guam and Saipan since 1948.

Representing our members and the community throughout the Western United States, Hawaii, and Guam since 1948.

The Teamsters Union

is one of the most respected and effective local unions in the nation.

is one of the most respected and effective local unions in the nation.

Teamsters Local 986

has grown to be the largest local union in the Western United States.

has grown to be the largest local union in the Western United States.

The Teamsters Union

is North American’s strongest and most diverse labor union.

is North American’s strongest and most diverse labor union.

Teamsters Local 986

has the finest members in the International Brotherhood of Teamsters.

has the finest members in the International Brotherhood of Teamsters.

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About Local 986


Chartered in 1948, Local 986 grew steadily during the post-World War II industrial expansion of Southern California. Under the dynamic leadership of M.E. “Andy” Anderson, Michael J. Riley and John F. Harren, the Local organized a wide variety of job classifications from parking lot attendants to airline pilots. For decades, this local union has been at the forefront of organizing new members and has assisted other local unions with their organizing campaigns. This dynamic growth and superior representation was noticed by other Locals who asked to merge into 986 in order to seek common goals and expanded opportunities.

Teamsters Construction Training School


The Teamsters Construction training center is dedicated to the quality training of Teamsters members to ensure that qualified members are ready to perform quality work for our Union companies. Training and services to our construction members of signatory locals  #87, #166, #186 #848 and #986.

The training Center is in Fontana, California, with an off-road site in Pomona, California.

All hazardous materials courses can be held at your work site or at ours. 

Teamsters Construction Training Center is proud to offer night/weekend classes. Please contact the Construction Training Center for class schedules and information before getting involved with the Construction School.

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Airline Division

The Local's representation covers many classifications of work including pilots, mechanics, passenger service, operations, reservations and cargo.

Las Vegas

Local 986 represents members who work in the hotels and casinos, rental car industry and several administrative offices throughout Las Vegas.

Santa Maria

Teamsters have been serving Union families on the Central Coast for over 70 years. We have a proud history of Union activism and leadership that spans 4 generations.

Trade Show & Convention Centers

The Trade Show and Convention Centers Division helps local unions organize and represent all employees who work in this industry throughout the United States and Canada.

Teamsters Joint Council 42

Teamsters Joint Council 42 is the parent body to 22 Teamster Local Unions located and representing members in Southern California, Southern Nevada, Guam, Saipan, and Hawaii. Some 200,000 working Teamsters and Retirees are affiliated with the JC 42 Family.

Costco Members

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