Ryan joined AFSCME Council 65 as a Labor Representative in June 2024. He represents the following local unions:

• 0737-0001, 0002, 0005 Red Wing City
• 0737-0003 Goodhue County
• 1788-0000 Winona City
• 1944-0000, 0003, 0004 Rushford City
• 1944-0002 Spring Grove City
• 2166-0001 Houston County
• 2166-0002 La Crescent City
• 3457-0000, 0002 Winona County
• 3533-0000 Wabasha County
• 3541-0000 Wabasha County
• 3542-0000 Wabasha County