Public Testimony
Michael Grunner (Local 3) on union construction quality
New York City Council · Sep 9, 2026 · starts 3:44:50 · 42 sec
Grunner briefly connects CM Restler's earlier complaint about subpar new construction to the need for union labor, stating 'if you want better buildings, build union.'
Member of the Public - Alex Gomez
Perfect timing.
Member of the Public - Alex Gomez
Thank you.
Member of the Public - Michael Grunner
Good afternoon.
Member of the Public - Michael Grunner
My name is Michael Grunner, and I'm a proud member of the IBW Local Union No.
Member of the Public - Michael Grunner
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Member of the Public - Michael Grunner
I'm not going to bore you and repeat all the same things that he just said.
Member of the Public - Michael Grunner
I'm going to bring up that a council member earlier mentioned subpar new construction residential buildings.
Member of the Public - Michael Grunner
And all I can say to that is if you want better buildings, you want better home lives, if you want better communities, you want to build a better New York, build a union.
Member of the Public - Michael Grunner
Thank you.