Minneapolis city councilors voted 9-3 to create a labor standard board at their Thursday meeting.

The move comes after years of discussion and rallies, as well as during a year marked by several labor disputes.

While some support the idea; some business owners are pushing back.

A board made of 15 people – employers, employees and policy experts – will now be created. The board would then advise councilors on labor policies throughout the city.

Those behind the push to make the board a reality say this has been a work in progress for two years, saying it would ensure that the nuances throughout each specific industry can be examined, adding it would also create an opportunity for workers and businesses to come together.

It now heads to Mayor Frey’s desk.