McKessy House
120 Cedar Street
Big Rapids, Michigan 49307-2202
Phone: (231) 591-3894
Fax: (231) 591-2086
Michael Garrity has extensive experience working in labor relations positions with
the City of Chicago. His experience includes handling grievances, advising departments
regarding compliance with labor contracts and employment law regulations and serving
as chief contributor in the negotiations of over 35 collective bargaining agreement
labor contracts between the City of Chicago and labor unions in a variety of fields,
including building trades and infrastructure, public health service delivery and emergency
services. Most recently, Michael held the position of Assistant Director of Labor
Relations/Labor Relations Supervisor for the City of Chicago Department of Law. Michael
obtained his Juris Doctorate degree from DePaul University College of Law and his
undergraduate degree from Northern University.