Message from the President
Working people deserve to be heard when they speak out for change in the workplace. At Local 855 our goal is to help you create that positive change. You deserve strong representation with a united voice. We seek on your behalf respect and safety in the workplace, bargain for a living wage and benefits, and help secure your retirement. We know these changes benefit not just you and your co-workers, but also your families and your communities.
We applaud those who care enough to make a difference in the working lives of their co-workers, anyone who recognizes the need for a strong union, and who stands up with their co-workers to make those changes happen.
We proudly represent more than 1,700 members from diverse industries and backgrounds. We are united by our values and we are strong in our unity, and determination to improve working conditions for everyone. Through our affiliations, 1.4 million strong, we are large enough to serve our members, but our focus is local.
The most rewarding part of my duties, as President, is having the privilege of seeing our members grow professionally and personally. We are ready to serve you and to respond when you reach out to us. Together we are making Newfoundland and Labrador stronger, one member, one jobsite at a time. And you are the key part of that process.
Please contact me any time. Our doors are always open!
Regards,
Roger Spracklin
President/Business Manager
Teamsters Union Local 855
Teamsters 855 Leadership Team
With more than 150 years of combined service and leadership, your Teamsters Local 855 team stands up every day to ensure that you and your fellow members have fair wages, safe working conditions and job security.
Roger Spracklin
President and Business Manager
Years of service: 1997 – Current
Years in office: 2015 – Current
Industries Represented: Automotive, Courier, Waste Management, Municipalities, Health Care
Keith Hollahan
Secretary-Treasurer & Business Agent
Years of service: 2010 – Current
Years in office: 2013 – Current
Industries Represented: Construction, Dairy, Municipalities, Couriers, Stevedores, Factory, Waste Management, Bartenders
Trish Knight
Office Manager
Years of service: 2009 – Current
Years in office: 2009 – Current
Industries Represented: Construction, Office Administration
Connie Fewer
Vice-President
Years of service: 1994 – Current
Years in office: 1994 – Current
Industries Represented: Office Administration
Richard Parkes
Organizer
Years of service: 2013 – Current
Years in office: 2016 – Current
Hubert Dawe
Business Agent
Years of service: 2013 – Current
Years in office: 2019 – Current
Industries Represented: Health Care
Richard Gill
Trustee
Years of service: 1982 – Current
Years in office: 1992 – Current
Industries Represented: Automotive, Construction, Couriers, Waste Management, Fishery Observers, Factory, Security, Municipalities, Health Care
Don Payne
Trustee
Years of service: 38
Years in office: 2020 – Current
Industries Represented: Automotive
Mike Oliver
Trustee
Years of service: 29
Years in office: 2020 – Current
Industries Represented: Parcel and Package
