Pipefitter, Welder, Labor Leader, Dad, Husband, Golfer. My tweets are my own, but also for sale.
Joined November 2011
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22 Oct 2025
Proud to stand alongside these guys as they seek to form a Union. Great turnout from the Grand Rapids community this morning! #organize #Solidarity #UnionTown
22 Oct 2025
Organizers claim the workers chose Local Union 174 to represent them, but management has been trying to keep that from happening. wzzm13.com/article/news/loca…
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21 Sep 2025
Glad I got to attend the @_TWBN_ banner parade and cheer on our Michigan Pipe Trades delegation. You won't find more #unionpride anywhere!
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25 Aug 2025
Helped fight oligarchy this past weekend with some like minded champions of the working class! Thanks for the invite @AbdulElSayed and @BernieSanders
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26 Mar 2025
Jason Finch: The Beard. The Myth. The Newaygo Legend. Want to see Jason go from mountain man to clean-cut hero? You’ve got to help him hit his goal! Donate today & be part of the beard drama! → zeffy.com/en-US/fundraising/…
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20 Feb 2025
We are underway! Come down and check out a career in the pipe trades! 8am-4pm we're doing live demonstrations to show everyone what we do. 4pm-7pm we'll have contractors here looking to hire people currently working in the trade. #skilledtrades #UAProud #apprenticeships
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Ryan Bennett retweeted
16 Feb 2025
SECOND TO NONE.
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29 Dec 2024
Fascinating data crunch of H1-B program and how it's used currently in the US.
29 Dec 2024
H-1B DATA MEGA-THREAD 🧵
I downloaded five years of H-1B data from the US DOL website (4M records) and spent the day crunching data.
I went into this with an open mind, but, to be honest, I'm now *extremely* skeptical of how this program works.
Here's what I found 👇
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16 Dec 2024
Absolutely spot on from @TimRyan As a Union guy from a West Michigan mill town I couldn't agree more. The Dem's time is running out to win back the working class and they can't win back voters they don't understand. newsweek.com/dnc-should-move…
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16 Aug 2024
Always great to have @SecGranholm back in the mitten, especially when she's kicking it with the UA! #UAProud
15 Aug 2024
The Biden-Harris Administration is creating pathways to good-paying, family-sustaining union jobs.
Great to join @UAPipeTrades in MI to share how we're investing to expand apprenticeships, boost union membership, and build over 800 clean energy projects nationwide.
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14 Aug 2024
Always a great event. It's inspiring to see the pride that our brothers and sisters take in mastering our craft.
13 Aug 2024
ITP week is in full swing at @washtenawcc! We're proud to celebrate our 35th year in Ann Arbor providing our members with world-class UA training.
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8 Aug 2024
Union Member✔️
Military Service✔️
Public School Teacher✔️
Friend of @Local455 ✔️
All Round Good Dude✔️
Great pick Madam VP! Now let's go win!
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Ryan Bennett retweeted
25 Apr 2024
With PLAs in place, our members are set to build the next generation of American semiconductor manufacturing in New York and Idaho. These investments from @POTUS are another step towards regaining our rightful place as the world leader in semiconductors built by union labor.
25 Apr 2024
Biden visits Syracuse to celebrate Micron receiving 2nd-largest CHIPS subsidy in nation syracuse.com/business/2024/0…
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15 Apr 2024
Nephew is getting it! I see you @JamaHill
14 Apr 2024
Something I’ve been chasing for a couple months
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10 Apr 2024
We're growing!
✔️Most apprentices ever
✔️Most members ever
✔️Most man hours ever
✔️Retiree bonus checks issued
Great time to be a UA Member!
#UAProud
#SkilledTrades
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18 Mar 2024
Help me get some books in the hands of Muskegon kids. I'm growing this (very white) beard as part of the Beards for Books challenge with @uwlakeshore and @DollyParton #ImaginationLibrary Gotta raise $500 by Friday to meet the goal!
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Ryan Bennett retweeted
23 Jan 2024
Did you know? 💡
In 1891, Grand Rapids Local No. 70 became home to the first Plumbing and Pipefitting Union in Michigan. Local No. 154 of Muskegon followed in 1900. Later in 1998, both locals merged to create Local No. 174.
We are proud of our strong union heritage!
#UAProud
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Ryan Bennett retweeted
6 Feb 2024
You work hard, but who’s working for you?
As a member of U.A. Local No. 174 you gain competitive compensation, a strong pension plan, and a safe work environment. Your voice matters!
#UAProud
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