Community board district managers unionize citywide

The employees who help keep the city running behind the scenes are gaining a collective voice in the workplace, as community board district managers have officially been recognized as union members of Communications Workers of America Local 1180. The feat marks a first for the district managers, who oversee the day-to-day operations of the city's 59 community boards. James McClelland, district manager of Queens Community Board 9, announced the news during the board's Nov. 10 meeting at Queens Borough Hall. He said he was honored to have been entrusted by his fellow district managers to represent Queens during the organizing effort and was selected to serve on the union's collective bargaining committee. “After nearly 25 years in public service, I understand the dedication and commitment this work demands,” McClelland said.

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