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Union leaders urge city to ensure local projects include union labor after downtown nonunion bids
Grand Rapids City Commission · December 3, 2025
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Summary
Ryan Bennett of UA Local 174 told the commission a major downtown development was entirely nonunion and urged the city to invite union participation in future projects to protect jobs and safety standards.
During public comment at the Nov. 5 Grand Rapids City Commission meeting, Ryan Bennett, business manager for UA Local 174 and president of the West Michigan Building Trades Council, urged commissioners to ensure future city developments include union labor.
Bennett said his members were surprised to find a major…
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