Union reps urge Parchment to let developer continue plans kalamazoogazette
'We're looking at some major work here,' said Nate Bitely, who represents the Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters Local 525.
He said Moch's development plan would provide $40 million in new construction plus a greatly expanded tax base for the city.
David Parker, agent for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 131, said the East Grand Rapids developer has promised the project would provide high-paying union jobs to everyone 'from the bricklayers down to the laborers.'