The second resolution also dealt with labor disputes and expressed support for a Boston union of construction workers who tried to secure employment on an upcoming construction project. The project, spearheaded by a company called Northern Sites Development, involves the construction of a new Marriott Hotel.

Cambridge and Boston-area unions have been pushing the contractor, a New Hampshire-based company called Procon Inc., to hire local skilled labor, but negotiations have failed so far.

Shawn Nehiley, an iron worker who spoke in support of the resolution, said that hiring workers from labor unions promotes local, skilled labor and sustains long-term jobs, as well as supporting the Cambridge community.

“Procon Inc. has no commitment to the city of Cambridge or its working people,” Nehiley said.

No representatives from Lesley University or Procon Inc. spoke at Monday’s meeting.

—Staff writer Arjun S. Byju can be reached at arjun.byju@thecrimson.com.