Our Team
Marvin Allen Junior
Marvin Allen Junior
Marvin Allen Junior
Vice President
Harry Nicholas
Theresa Gonzalez
Harry Nicholas
Trustee
Barry Jackson
Theresa Gonzalez
Harry Nicholas
Trustee
Jesus Rivera
Theresa Gonzalez
Theresa Gonzalez
Trustee
Who We Are
Our Mission
Teamsters Local 808 is committed to empowering workers through strong representation, collective bargaining, and solidarity.
We strive to protect the rights of our members, improve working conditions, and build a more just and equitable workplace for all.
Our mission is rooted in the belief that every worker deserves dignity, respect, and a voice on the job.
Our History
Founded in 1922, Teamsters Local 808 has been a steadfast advocate for workers’ rights in New York for over a century. Originally established to represent transportation and building service workers, Local 808 has grown into a diverse and dynamic union, representing employees across Metro-North Railroad, building maintenance, public sector, and other essential industries.
Local 808 is headquartered in Chappaqua, NY, and is affiliated with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT)—one of the largest and most influential labor unions in North America.
Legacy of Leadership and Advocacy
Under the leadership of Christophe Silvera, who began his career as a trackman in 1978 and became Secretary-Treasurer in 1990, Local 808 has consistently fought for better wages, pensions, and working conditions. Silvera, along with Osvaldo LoVerme, led a pivotal organizing drive in 1982 that brought Metro-North workers into the Teamsters fold, marking a major turning point in the local’s history.
Local 808 has also been active in civil rights, progressive politics, and community empowerment, with members participating in national conferences, rallies, and advocacy campaigns.
Historical Timeline
- 1922 – Teamsters Local 808 is officially founded.
- 1978 – Christophe Silvera begins work as a trackman with Conrail.
- 1982 – Silvera and LoVerme lead an organizing campaign to bring Conrail workers into the Teamsters.
- 1983 – Metro-North Railroad is formed; Silvera becomes a Shop Steward.
- 1990 – Silvera becomes Secretary-Treasurer of Local 808.
- 2000s–Present – Local 808 expands representation to building service workers at major NYC properties like Stuyvesant Town.
- 2013 – Local 808 participates in May Day rallies and supports broader labor movements.
- 2023 – Local 808 presents a commemorative pin at the Teamsters Women’s Conference, honoring the Haymarket Riot of 1886 and the fight for the 8-hour workday.
- 2024–2025 – Local 808 continues to advocate for worker protections, participates in political training, and supports national labor actions.
