Mike Fishman, President of SEIU Local 32BJ in New York City, was recently named as one of the 12 most effective union leaders in the Big Apple. The recognition came from City Hall Newsafter consideration from political consultants and longtime observers of the labor movement.

Local 32BJ represents some 70,000 workers in NY, most of which are in the Property Service Division. There are more than 120,000 32BJ members nationwide.

Among other achievements, President Fishman helped avoid a strike after a last minute deal with Realty Advisory Board on a new contract giving NYC doormen a 10-percent raise over the next four years while increasing employer contributions toward health benefits and pensions by nearly 20-percent.

Congratulations to President Fishman on this fantastic honor. Feel free to drop him a note of congrats after the break you'd like.