Teamsters Local Union No. 31

Teamsters Local Union No. 31 Proudly Representing Members in British Columbia and the Yukon Territory, Since 1936.

HONOURING 90 YEARS OF TEAMSTER SHOP STEWARDS AT OUR ANNUAL BANQUETFor 90 years, since 1936, Teamsters Local Union No. 31...
05/12/2026

HONOURING 90 YEARS OF TEAMSTER SHOP STEWARDS AT OUR ANNUAL BANQUET

For 90 years, since 1936, Teamsters Local Union No. 31 shop stewards have defended our collective agreements and protected our members’ rights, making sure every member is treated with dignity and respect.

The Teamsters Union is the strongest union in North America because our members and shop stewards stand up every single day — on the job, and in our communities.

On May 8, at our Annual Teamsters Local 31 Shop Stewards Banquet, we proudly recognized the brothers and sisters who, on top of their day-to-day work, take on the duties of a shop steward and help keep our Union strong.

Thank you to every shop steward for your leadership, your commitment, and your service to our membership and our Union.

05/01/2026

IBT Canadian International Vice President and Local 31 President Stan Hennessy proudly addresses Canadian Teamster representatives during Teamsters Canada’s 50th Anniversary celebration in Kelowna, BC.

Teamsters Local 31 was proud to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Teamsters Canada in Kelowna, BC — honouring our histor...
05/01/2026

Teamsters Local 31 was proud to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Teamsters Canada in Kelowna, BC — honouring our history, our solidarity, and the generations of Teamsters who built this great Union across Canada.

TEAMSTERS LOCAL 31 — At our General Membership Meeting on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, 168 members attended and took part i...
04/11/2026

TEAMSTERS LOCAL 31 — At our General Membership Meeting on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, 168 members attended and took part in an important vote on the future of our Local Union.

The membership voted on a motion made in February by Catherine Gastaldello and seconded by Mark Bethel to amend the Bylaws of Local 31 by removing the eligibility requirement that any member seeking nomination for Local Union office must have attended at least 9 General Membership Meetings in the 24 months before the nomination meeting — also known as the 50% Meeting Requirement.

This rule has been part of our Local Union Bylaws for decades, long before the Stan Hennessy administration. The bylaw includes exceptions for members who cannot reasonably attend meetings so their eligibility is protected.

The Local Union has long maintained that General Membership Meetings are where members learn how the Union operates, how decisions are made, what responsibilities come with office, and what it means to represent the membership. Participation, commitment, and showing up have been fundamental principles in appointing new representatives, including the current Union Representatives and members of the Executive Board.

After Sister Gastaldello and Business Agent Mark Bethel spoke in favour of removing the eligibility requirement, and President Stan Hennessy spoke against it, the members cast their votes and made their decision overwhelmingly clear.

137 voted against the motion.
31 voted in favour.

The motion was defeated.

At the conclusion of the vote, President Stan Hennessy thanked all Teamsters on both sides of the issue for attending and participating.

At LOCAL 31, the democratic will of the membership was clear: members want representatives who participate in the life of the Union, understand its duties and operations, and show their commitment before seeking office.

Thank you to all the members who attended, both near and far, and took part in the democratic process of our Local Union. That is democracy in action. That is union accountability. That is the membership speaking for itself.

When our members were left unemployed after their company ceased operating at the Port of Vancouver, Teamsters Local 31 ...
03/14/2026

When our members were left unemployed after their company ceased operating at the Port of Vancouver, Teamsters Local 31 went to work.

Business Agents Amrik Dhillon and Mike Hennessy, together with President Stan Hennessy, worked closely to protect these members and help secure them new employment opportunities at IntermodeX, a Teamsters Local 31 signatory company in Richmond.

IntermodeX is an integrated intermodal services company operating throughout British Columbia, providing logistics, drayage, transload, freight, and depot services that help move cargo efficiently between ports, rail, and truck transportation.

Some of these owner-operators have more than 30 years of Teamster membership, and IntermodeX recognized the value of that experience by working with Teamsters Local 31 to get these drivers signed up and back on the job.

This is what a union does. We do not walk away from our members when times get tough. We fight for them. We protect them. And we help them move forward.

Teamsters Local 31 standing up for Teamsters every step of the way.

All 10 Delegates and 4 Alternate Delegates of the STAN HENNESSY TEAMSTERS UNITED SLATE 2026 have been duly elected to re...
03/13/2026

All 10 Delegates and 4 Alternate Delegates of the STAN HENNESSY TEAMSTERS UNITED SLATE 2026 have been duly elected to represent Teamsters Local 31 at the International Brotherhood of Teamsters General Convention.

Thank you to every member who voted and took part in this election.

This posting can also be viewed on our website:

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We are heartbroken by the violence that has taken place in Tumbler Ridge, BC.On behalf of Canada’s 130,000 Teamster memb...
02/12/2026

We are heartbroken by the violence that has taken place in Tumbler Ridge, BC.

On behalf of Canada’s 130,000 Teamster members, we extend our deepest condolences to the parents and families grieving loved ones, to those who were injured, and to everyone living through an unimaginable shock. You are not alone.

Many workers are also carrying an enormous burden today. School staff, health-care professionals, and first responders will now live with what they witnessed. We recognize their courage and call for them to receive long-term support.

No one should have to experience horror in a place meant for learning and safety. We join Canadians across the country in mourning and in sending strength to Tumbler Ridge.

François Laporte
President, Teamsters Canada

Stan Hennessy
President, BC & Yukon Teamsters Joint Council 36

📣 Executive Board Appointment Announcement 📣Teamsters Local Union No. 31 is proud to announce the appointment of Brother...
01/20/2026

📣 Executive Board Appointment Announcement 📣

Teamsters Local Union No. 31 is proud to announce the appointment of Brother Larry Derbyshire to the position of Recording-Secretary on the Local 31 Executive Board.

As Recording-Secretary, Bro. Derbyshire is responsible for accurately recording and maintaining the official minutes and records of the Local in accordance with the IBT Constitution and Local 31 By-Laws.

Brother Derbyshire has been a proud Teamster since 1989, employed at Purolator, with service at the Burnaby Depot for 9 years before transferring to Richmond. His experience spans PM & AM Dock, 5-Ton, Air Operations, Courier (downtown and westside routes), Utility Courier, and Leadhand (Westside).

A Shop Steward for over 30 years, and current Chief Shop Steward, Larry is a key figure in grievance handling and difficult company meetings, Bro. Derbyshire is known as someone members can always count on to find answers and deliver results. He has attended CLC Shop Steward Levels 1 & 2 and participated in Purolator negotiations for the current 2022–2026 agreement.

We congratulate Brother Larry Derbyshire on this well-deserved appointment and thank him for his decades of dedication, leadership, and service to the membership.

TEAMSTERS LOCAL 31 — MARPOLE TRANSPORT BARGAINING UPDATEJust before the New Year, our Marpole Transport Bargaining Commi...
01/06/2026

TEAMSTERS LOCAL 31 — MARPOLE TRANSPORT BARGAINING UPDATE

Just before the New Year, our Marpole Transport Bargaining Committee met with the Employer at the Teamsters Union Hall on Annacis Island.

Led by Business Agent Mike Hennessy and co-chaired by Business Agent Gord Watson, the Teamsters-elected committee — Sukhjeet Sond, Devin Loewen, Bill Smith, Pete Mills, and Chucky Meanly — is negotiating a new collective agreement for approximately 100 heavy-haul drivers at Marpole Transport.

These drivers keep lumber moving to mills and customers across British Columbia, including Vancouver Island, Washington and Oregon — tough work that deserves a strong contract.

📅 Collective bargaining resumes: January 30, 2026

BEHIND THE SCENES: TEAMSTERS LOCAL 31 GRIEVANCE PANELMost members only see the outcome of a grievance — but there’s a lo...
01/06/2026

BEHIND THE SCENES: TEAMSTERS LOCAL 31 GRIEVANCE PANEL

Most members only see the outcome of a grievance — but there’s a lot of work that happens long before a case ever reaches arbitration.

At Teamsters Local 31, our Grievance Panel is where we sharpen the Union’s strategy, strengthen the facts, and make sure every case is ready to win.

These panels are led by President Stan Hennessy and are held at least once a month, alongside our Union representatives and union legal counsel.

Why we run a Grievance Panel:

✅ To protect members’ rights under the collective agreement
✅ To review tough cases together and pressure-test the facts
✅ To ensure consistent, fair, and strong decision-making across our industries and public services
✅ To prepare the best possible case for arbitration when the Employer won’t resolve a grievance

This is what real representation looks like — experienced leadership, careful preparation, and a Union that doesn’t leave members to fight alone.

And for workers who aren’t Union yet:

This is the difference a strong union makes.
When the boss says “no,” you deserve a team that’s ready to take the case all the way.

TO JOIN TEAMSTERS LOCAL 31
CONTACT BEN HENNESSY
PH: 604-880-1924
EM: [email protected]

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