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Western States Regional Council of Carpenters representative voiced strong support, citing the developer's commitments to local hiring and state-certified apprenticeship programs.

Iron Workers Local 433 business agent pushed back on calling warehouse jobs temporary, describing apprenticeships as on-the-job training that helps veterans and troubled youth.

Iron Workers Local 416 business agent asked for a yes vote, highlighting the developer's commitment to local hire from apprentices to veterans.

Care California representative asked for yes votes, saying the developer's commitments ensure local residents benefit from day one.

A Laborers union member shared his personal story of how the union gave him a career path after community college didn't work out, and asked the council to approve the project.

A 20-year Laborers International Union member spoke in support, citing good wages, health benefits and pensions for local members working close to home.

A union plumbers and pipefitters representative and Rialto native argued every warehouse is an opportunity and urged a yes vote given the labor agreement.

Laborers Local 783 representative voiced strong support, saying the developer chose to include the local workforce and bring infrastructure upgrades.