Abstract The Local Bricklayers No. 1 was a notable and large early labor union in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It was the first bricklayers' union in the state and was involved in strikes in 1891 and 1893, over wages and and working hours. The Local Bricklayers No. 1 was active until 1993, however the records in the collection are limited to 1886-1913. The records include meeting minutes, list of members, financial records and some correspondence. In addition, a record book from the Stonemasons Union No....