Duplex project at Ross Avenue waives labor agreement

Saint Paul file RES 26-1330, before the Saint Paul City Council. Passed as of 2026-08-19.

Latest action: Passed

What it does

This duplex can be built without a union labor agreement The developer at 1087 Ross Avenue does not have to negotiate wages and working conditions with union workers on this specific project.

The bigger picture

May set a pattern for other small housing projects Approving this exception could encourage future developers to request similar waivers, potentially weakening labor standards across new housing construction in the city.

What to watch

Workers may earn less without union contract protection Construction workers on this project could face lower wages and fewer benefits than they would under a standard project labor agreement.

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