Because of the New York State Budget negotiations, tomorrow’s rally is postponed. We will inform you of a new date when the rally is rescheduled. Join DC 37 and a growing coalition of groups from across… Read more

By MIKE LEE DC 37 and other New York City unions are engaged in lobbying the state legislature for temporary Early Retirement Incentive (ERI) legislation that would allow the City’s long-serving public workers in certain tiers… Read more

By MIKE LEE The early spring weather was sunny, appropriate for the occasion as hundreds of DC 37 members joined other New Yorkers to get the COVID-19 vaccine at a “Vaccination Day” event held at Citi… Read more

NEWS, UPCOMING EVENTS and SERVICES COVID-19 VACCINES LET DC 37 BOOK YOUR COVID-19 VACCINE APPOINTMENTS: DC 37 can help you book your COVID-19 vaccine appointment. Please fill out this form and a DC 37 representative will call you to book… Read more

By MIKE LEE District Council 37 Executive Director Henry Garrido announced today that the City’s largest municipal labor union is endorsing Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams for Mayor of New York City. Endorsing the Brooklyn Borough… Read more

On March 25, District Council 37, AFSCME Executive Director Henry Garrido, 32BJ SEIU President Kyle Bragg, NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Deputy Commissioner Dr. Torian Easterling and AdvantageCare Physicians President & Chief Medical Officer… Read more

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Dear DC 37 Member,   I am writing with some very important and exciting news: public-facing government and nonprofit workers are now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccine, which is free of charge, is… Read more

By MIKE LEE Although there are no public events due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the union honors our Irish American sisters and brothers as we celebrate the contributions of the Irish people to our shared history… Read more

Learn how NYC Rent Freeze Programs will affect you. MELS housing experts and lawyers will explain rent law changes and programs such as Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption, Disability Rent Increase Exemption, the online application process, updates… Read more

Dear Members, As you’ve likely seen in the press, I’m writing with good news. Last week, Congress passed the American Rescue Act and President Biden signed it into law. This legislation delivers for the American people… Read more

The City requests names and photographs of the people we lost for an official remembrance marking the first anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic. Dear Sisters and Brothers,  In New York City, we will soon reach a… Read more

WorkWell NYC has programs to help you reboot your career, cook meals, dance your way fit and more to reach your wellness goals this Spring! Virtual Cooking Demos: Join the series of 5 virtual cooking demonstrations featuring… Read more

WOMEN LEAD THE WAY IN THE COVID PANDEMIC  By CARMEN CHARLES, President, NYC Hospitals Employees Local 420, DC 37 Women’s Committee Chair As we complete a full year of the COVID-19 pandemic and are starting to see… Read more

By DIANE S. WILLIAMS More than 1,200 members watched three virtual MELS webinars in February and March and two  are now available online.  “The pandemic has increased the need for the legal services we provide our members,”… Read more

By MIKE LEE While new vaccines offer hope for curtailing the COVID-19 pandemic, they won’t work unless people actually get vaccinated. To lead by example, union leaders stepped forward to publicly get vaccinated in an attempt… Read more

By DIANE S. WILLIAMS More than 800 DC 37 members watched two virtual MELS webinars in February that are now available online.  “The pandemic has increased the need for the legal services we provide our members,”… Read more

During these challenging times, it can be difficult to see what the future has in store and how to best prepare for it. For the City’s youngest employees, this may be even more true. WorkWell NYC’s… Read more

By DIANE S. WILLIAMS  New York State will get about $260 million in aid from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, FEMA, to cover the funeral expenses of COVID victims, said Sen. Chuck Schumer and Rep. Alexandria… Read more