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Local Union Raises Concerns Over Michigan City Data Center Construction
News ClipInkFreeNews.com·Michigan City, LaPorte County, IN

Local Union Raises Concerns Over Michigan City Data Center Construction

The International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150 has filed to intervene with the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission regarding NIPSCO's request for power service for Google's Project Maize data center in Michigan City. The union alleges issues with labor practices, safety, and reliance on out-of-state and undocumented workers, and has also filed a federal lawsuit against Michigan City over public right-of-way issues at the project site.

6/24/2026
Google constructing data center in Michigan City
News Clip1:56WSBT-TV·Michigan City, LaPorte County, IN

Google constructing data center in Michigan City

Google is constructing an $832 million data center in Michigan City, Indiana, which has sparked community concerns over water and power usage, noise levels, and the employment of union workers. The IUOE Local 150 union is actively picketing the site due to the use of non-union, out-of-state labor and safety issues. Google and local leaders are working to address these concerns, with Google committing to local trades within reason and adhering to local ordinances.

4/16/2026
Local 150 claims Blue Chip Casino took anti-data center signs
News ClipChicago Tribune·Michigan City, Laporte County, IN

Local 150 claims Blue Chip Casino took anti-data center signs

Local 150 of the International Union of Operating Engineers claims an anti-Project Maize banner was confiscated multiple times near Blue Chip Casino in Michigan City, Indiana, during a protest against out-of-state workers for the data center. The union and residents oppose the Project Maize data center (suspected to be for Google) due to concerns about local jobs, environmental impact, and alleged suppression of protest rights. The Michigan City Common Council has previously approved resolutions for the data center's construction.

4/9/2026