It’s time for change at Teamsters Local 31. Every member pays dues. Every member deserves a voice. And every member deserves leadership that listens, acts, and delivers.
That’s what the Bethel Unity Slate stands for.
We’re a team of experienced, rank-and-file Teamsters from across British Columbia and Yukon. We’re running to represent you in the 2026 International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) Delegates Election and the 2027 Teamsters Local 31 Election — and to build a union that’s democratic, transparent, and truly member-driven.
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Your Union. Your Vote. Your Power.
The upcoming 2026 IBT Delegates Election is your opportunity to shape the future of Local 31 — and the Teamsters internationally.
Voting for the Bethel Unity Slate first in the 2026 International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) Delegates Election and then the 2027 Local 31 Election is your chance to shape that future. When you vote for delegates who represent you — not the status quo — you’re investing in a union that works for you, with you, and because of you.
Vote for the Bethel Unity Slate if you want a union that puts members first, not insiders.
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After decades of the same leadership, members are demanding answers:
Why do some Shop Stewards receive training while others are ignored?
Why haven’t members received newsletters with regular updates since 2022?
Why are General Membership meetings inaccessible for members outside the Lower Mainland?
You’ve asked these questions. You deserve real answers — and real change!
The Bethel Unity Slate Will Deliver That Change
We’re committed to restoring transparency, fairness, and member-first leadership at Local 31.
Accountability & Transparency
✓ Union business open and accessible to all members
✓ Clear communication on finances, leadership appointments, and decisions
✓ Leadership that shows up, takes your calls, and fights for your rights
End Nepotism & Insider Control
✓ No more backroom deals or family dynasties
✓ Leadership roles based on merit — not connections
✓ Equal opportunity for all members
Active Representation & Real Engagement
✓ On-the-ground presence at worksites
✓ Strong advocacy for wages, benefits, and cost-of-living solutions
✓ Modernized union access, including remote General Membership meetings
Use your voice and vote for members of the Bethel Unity Slate to be your representatives at the 2026 IBT Delegates Election and 2027
Local 31 Leadership Election.
Teamsters from across North America will gather at the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) Convention in June 2026. This is where delegates from every Teamsters Local:
✓ Nominate International Officers
✓ Set the union’s direction
✓ Vote on constitutional changes
✓ Decide policies that impact every Teamster
Delegates don’t go to watch — they go to vote and have a say.
For the last few terms, our current leadership has sent delegates to the IBT Convention, unchallenged. This year, more than 8000 Teamsters members from Local 31 from over 60 different companies get to vote who will go to the IBT Convention as their representatives.
The Bethel Unity Slate believes delegates should represent the rank and file, not family and friends.
Mail Ballots: All Teamsters Local 31 members should receive a ballot at their home address before Monday, February 23, 2026. If you do not receive a ballot by that date, you may request a ballot by calling Teamsters Local 31 at 604-540-6009.
Eligibility Deadline: To be eligible to vote, your dues must be paid to the Teamsters Local 31 dues office before 4:00 PM on Friday, March 6, 2026.
Voting Deadline: Your completed ballot must be returned by mail in time for receipt no later than 9:00 AM on Monday, March 9, 2026.
Ballots Counted: The ballots will be counted at the Teamsters Local 31 hall on Monday, March 9, 2026.
This isn’t just a symbolic vote. It’s how Teamsters choose who represents them at the IBT Convention.
The people you elect now as delegates from Teamsters Local 31 to the IBT Convention help choose who leads the Teamsters — and how our union fights for workers.
At the IBT Convention, Convention Delegates will cast ballots to determine which candidates for International Union office will qualify to appear on the ballot. If there is a contested election, a ballot will be mailed out to every Teamster in October 2026. Ballots will be counted in November 2026.
For the last year and a half, members of the Bethel Unity Slate have been out meeting members of Teamsters Local 31 and having conversations about what matters to the rank-and-file. We’ve heard over and over that it’s time for change at Teamsters Local 31.
Change starts now with your vote.
Elect the Bethel Unity Slate to be your voice at the 2026 IBT Convention. Then, in 2027, we’ll run to lead Teamsters Local 31 and put members first (not family and friends).
Another election is coming in 2027 to determine who will lead Teamsters Local 31. Members of the Bethel Unity Slate will be out in the months ahead, campaigning and talking to members. It’s time for leadership that works for the members, not family members and a select few. It’s time for change.
The Time Is Now and the Choice Is Clear
No more politics as usual. No more silence at the top.
This is your union — and your voice matters.
Stronger contracts
Fair representation
Real transparency
End nepotism
A progressive union
The Future of Work: Wealth Inequality, AI, and the Gig Economy
Too many of our members are struggling, particularly as the divide between starting wages and the cost of living grows wider every year.
The Bethel Unity Slate wants Teamsters Local 31 to be focused on helping members get ahead economically. That means fighting for stronger contracts with better starting wages and more competitive wage progression —and it also means using union resources fairly.
Right now, too much money is being funnelled to the top: The current president, along with his two sons and proclaimed stepson, are collecting 15 union salaries between them. That’s not shared prosperity; that’s inequality inside our own Local.
Artificial Intelligence (AI), automation, and outsourcing to the gig economy are already changing how work is done, who benefits, and who gets left behind. Without strong union leadership, new technology will be used to cut jobs, weaken bargaining power, and concentrate more wealth at the top.
We believe productivity gains must benefit workers, not just executives and shareholders. These issues belong on the convention floor and at the bargaining table, not behind closed doors.
Participation Is Power
Unions are stronger when members show up, speak up, and stand together. History shows that collection action gets results.
We encourage every Teamsters Local 31 member to get involved. YOU are the union. Our solidarity is our superpower.
Your participation can deliver:
✓ Job security in the face of AI, automation, and the gig economy
✓ Stronger bargaining positions
✓ Leadership following the hard-won terms of Collective Agreements
✓ Fairer distribution of union resources
✓ Teamsters Local 31 leadership that answers to members
Vote for the Bethel Unity Slate to decide how your union confronts wealth inequality, AI, and automation.
Meet the Bethel Unity Slate
Bethel
St. Pierre
Chan
Radomski
Qualizza
Eribal
McAree
Hirst
Marsen
Do you want to help the team?
Get Involved TodayYour Vote is Your Power.
Every Teamster deserves leadership that shows up, stands up, and speaks up for its members. The Delegates Election is your opportunity to help build that kind of union. When you elect delegates who reflect your priorities — not politics as usual — you're helping shape a union that fights with you and for you.
Help Build a Union That Puts Members First
1️⃣ VOTE
The most important thing you can do is vote and mail in your ballot.
2️⃣ Volunteer
Help us organize and spread the word.
3️⃣ Talk to Fellow Teamsters
Tell your co-workers why you support the Bethel Unity Slate.
4️⃣ Stay Connected
Follow us on social media for updates and actions.
5️⃣ Donate
Every dollar supports grassroots organizing and member outreach.
Vote for the Bethel Unity Slate in the 2026 IBT Delegates Election and then in the 2027 Teamsters Local 31 Election.
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