Ira Daneek Miller
Queens,NY
Summary
Proven skills in developing consensus amongst colleagues and leadership in government and within the labor community at all levels. Talented relationship-builder, problem-solver and leader with accomplished career in government and labor. Enthusiastic about applying expertise toward helping working families.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
NYC Council Member
NYC Council
New York, NY
01.2014 - 12.2021
- Drafted legislation and amendments, wrote government policies and established budgets.
- Chair of the committee on Civil Service and Labor for 8 years.
- Chair of the Councils Black, Latino, Asian Caucus for 4 years.
- Organized public forums, community events to engage and keep constituents informed of current events.
- Fostered climate of collaboration between general public, city agencies and colleagues in government.
- Authored and passed 41 bills into law including to provide for worker protections and retirement security
- Enacted and expanded programs to support affordable housing and home ownership, including through the development of 4000 new affordable rental units in South East Queens and the creation of a citywide community restoration fund to buy-back distress mortgage.
- Spearheaded the creation of a dedicated school of labor and urban studies at the City University of NY.
- Chaired over one hundred hearings, worker protection, safety and oversight of the city's Municipal and Private workforce.
- Within District 27, secured over $40 million in capital upgrades for local schools and CUNY York College, and $135M in funding for SEQ parks.
- Introduced legislation that addressed local quality of life concerns including reforms to strengthen commuter van industry regulations, raised penalties for unlawful dumping and commercial parking abuse.
President/Business Agent
Amalgmated Transit Union ATU Local 1056
Queens, NY
07.2008 - 12.2013
- Prominent figure in the Labor Movement, fighting for both public transit commuters and working families as President of the ATU Local 1056 and Co-Chair of the 29 member MTA Labor Coalition that represented over 60 thousand workers.
- Managed elected officers, union staff and more than 5000 thousand active and retired members.
- Negotiated with managers and union officials regarding member contractual rights and obligations.
- Oversaw terms and conditions of member employment including collectively bargaining such as wages, fringe benefits and discipline.
- Represented the Union on grievance, arbitration panels and the National Labor Review Board and Public Employee Review Board. Interpreted CBA's and civil service and labor law.
- Negotiated the first municipal union childcare program in the nation.
Bus Operator
NYC Transit Authority MTA
New York, NY
06.1988 - 12.2013
- Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
- Answered questions from passengers with respect and accuracy, providing information about fares, schedule details and baggage stowing.
- Maintained full understanding of local roads and traffic patterns.
- Assisted distressed passengers and notified dispatch of bus location and passenger symptoms.
- Planned routes and made proactive adjustments using GPS apps to account for traffic problems.
Recording Secretary
Amalgamated Transit Union ATU Local 1056
Queens, NY
06.2004 - 06.2008
- Organized and attended meetings including union membership, labor management and public forums
- Prepare all parties for attendance including providing documents and recordings in advance.
- Maintained and dispense monthly union, labor management and safety committee meeting minutes.
Education
Labor Relations
Cornell College University Institute
New York, NYTransportation Research And Planning
City University of New York
New York, NYLabor Relations, Leadership And Organizing
National Labor College
Silver Spring, MDSkills
- Executive Leadership
- Coordinating Project Operations
- Communication and negotiating management work force
- Strategic planning and problem solving
- Conflict resolution and Organizing
- Community Engagement
Timeline
NYC Council Member
NYC Council
01.2014 - 12.2021
President/Business Agent
Amalgmated Transit Union ATU Local 1056
07.2008 - 12.2013
Recording Secretary
Amalgamated Transit Union ATU Local 1056
06.2004 - 06.2008
Bus Operator
NYC Transit Authority MTA
06.1988 - 12.2013
Labor Relations
Cornell College University Institute
Transportation Research And Planning
City University of New York
Labor Relations, Leadership And Organizing
National Labor College
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