Union, Phoenix Construction reach deal for Google’s Michigan City data center

Union, Phoenix Construction reach deal for Google’s Michigan City data center

News ClipInside INdiana Business·Michigan City, Laporte County, IN·9/18/2026

IUOE Local 150 and Phoenix Construction LLC have finalized an agreement to use union workers for the second phase of Google's $832 million "Project Maize" data center in Michigan City, Indiana. This deal ensures local union labor will be involved in the project's ongoing development.

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IUOE Local 150 and Milwaukee-based Phoenix Construction LLC have announced an agreement to employ union workers for the second phase of Google's "Project Maize" data center development in Michigan City, Indiana. This $832 million facility, which is already underway, will now see members of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150 involved in its continued construction. The deal follows negotiations aimed at ensuring local labor participation in the significant tech investment.