PUBLIC TESTIMONY
Testimony by Mike Jordan, Business Representative of Local Union #3, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers on SPARK Project
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Mike Jordan, representing Local Union #3 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, expresses strong support for the Science Park and Research Campus (SPARK) project in Kips Bay. He emphasizes the project's benefits for New York City's economy, workforce, and future in life sciences and healthcare industries.
- The project will be built by union labor, providing good wages and benefits to workers
- SPARK will strengthen the pipeline from NYC's public education system to careers in key industries
- The project represents a collaborative investment involving union pension funds, New York City, and New York State
Mike Jordan
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It disappoints all the time.
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Good afternoon.
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My name is Mike Jordan.
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I'm a business representative of Local Union number 3 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.
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Local 3 represents nearly 28,000 members in construction and other related electrical industries, including maintenance and manufacturing.
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I am responsible for the borough of Manhattan and the several thousand construction division members who work here.
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I am here today on behalf of business manager Chris Erickson and the offices and members of Local 3 to express our support for the Science Park and Research Campus project at Kipps Bay known as SPARK.
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The SPARK project is a win win for New York City, our residents, and our future.
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This project will ensure our city's growth as the center of critical industries like life sciences and health care.
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Vitally important to my union is that the project will be built by building trades affiliated union labor.
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And once built, this project will strengthen the pipeline from New York City's public education system into top notch careers for our current and future generations.
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With the commitment from the city and the EDC to build this project with union labor, the tradesmen and women will earn good union wages and benefits, allowing them to support themselves and their families.
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It also ensures that our union pension funds can make investments in projects like SPARC and others, bolstering the money already committed by New York City and New York State.
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This project truly encapsulates everything good about New York City, building out key industries to strengthen our city's position, recruiting the best talent while creating pathways for residents, and investing in local public education, all while being built and maintained by the most talented, productive, and safe union construction workforce.
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And thank you for your time.
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And, again, on behalf of local union number 3's IBW offices and 28,000 members, I urge you to support this park project.