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Daniel Nelson was head of the Department of Research at DC37, the largest municipal union in New York City, from 1966 until his death in 1973.

Nelson receivied his BA and Masters from Columbia University, and for 15 years he was at the ILGWU, where he was Assistant Research Director. During this time, he was also a delegate to the United Nations Statistical Commission for the International Confederation of Free Trade Unions.[Public Employee Press, January 21, 1966].

In 1964, he was chairman of the Conference on Cities in Crisis, a group sponsored by Congressman William Ryan. (add ref)

In 1965, Nelson joined DC37 as the head of the Department of Research, essentially the lead negotiator, and was the major assistant to Executive Director Victor Gotbaum. .

Nelson was involved in a series of major negotiations throughout his term. ... ...

During one protracted negotiation over ...., Nelson was the Quote of the Day in the New York Times, saying "...".

After his death, Nelson was succeeded at DC37 by Alan Viani.