(NEW YORK CITY) - District Managers employed at New York City’s 59 Community Boards have officially joined Communications Workers of America (CWA) Local 1180, marking the first time these paid City Employees have secured Union Representation The City’s Office of Labor Relations voluntarily recognized CWA Local 1180 after about 90% of the 59 District Managers signed Union Authorization Cards – which gives the District Managers Collective Bargaining Rights, job security measures and grievance filing protections. The District Managers are hired by each Community Board to oversee daily operations, coordinate with City Agencies, handle resident complaints, manage Volunteer Board Members (up to 50 per Board) and coordinate meetings. This is the first Unionization of Community Board District Managers, who had long been excluded from Union Representation despite their central role in City governance. Local 1180 President Gloria Middleton said the move ensures “the promise of Workers’ Rights to all who serve our City.” CWA District 1 Vice President Dennis Trainor credited Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s commitment to Labor Standards for enabling this representation. The union’s first contract will address job security, grievance rights and working conditions, Union Officials said.

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