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Union urges responsible contractor and local hiring for 4 Corners build
Summary
A representative from Carpenters Local 217 urged commissioners to require responsible contractors who pay area wages, support apprenticeships and hire locally for the 4 Corners construction work.
During the public comment portion on a study session for the 4 Corners proposals, Armando Murillo, a field representative for Carpenters Local 217, told the commission the projects could be a "great asset" but urged labor protections.
Murillo asked that developers select "responsible contractors" who pay area standard wages, provide health benefits, promote state‑approved apprenticeships and support local hiring so construction workers can afford to live in the community. He framed the request as a public‑interest and community‑stability issue: "The men and women who will build this project should be paid a livable wage in order to take care of themselves, their families, and be able to afford to live in our community." The commission acknowledged the comment but did not take formal action; the applicant and staff affirmed interest in labor standards discussions as part of later procurement or permit processes.
The comment signals organized labor’s interest in the project’s construction standards and local hiring opportunities as the applications move toward formal entitlements.
