What is Intro. 303 and how will it harm unionized home care workers? Join DC 37, members of Home Care Employees Local 389, the Central Labor Council, Legal Aid Society, and disability advocates as we rally outside… Read more
Join District Council 37 and the NYC Central Labor Council at Washington Square Park to commemorate May Day on Friday, May 1. May Day, also known as International Workers’ Day, honors the bravery and sacrifices workers… Read more
State lawmakers are still negotiating the budget, and our advocacy to lower the Tier 6 contribution rate to 3% is working. But we need your help to get it over the finish line. We’re calling Senate… Read more
DC 37 MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES LEGAL SERVICES DC 37 members who are federal student loan borrowers, please be advised: By way of the Trump Administration’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”, numerous changes are scheduled to be implemented… Read more
SCAM ALERT! They’re at it, again… Billionaire-backed union busters are funding right-wing organizations sending out emails, letters, and postcards claiming that giving up your union membership will result in a ‘raise.’ Don’t let anti-union billionaires rob… Read more
Email your State legislators today and tell them: FIX TIER 6! Our State lawmakers are currently negotiating the budget and this is the only time we can make changes to pension contributions until next year. Read more
District Council 37’s 2026 Legislative Agenda reflects the diverse voices of our members, united by a shared vision for a stronger, fairer New York City and a more secure future for working families. Read more
Eliminating contribution bands so everyone pays 3% provides immediate financial relief for current Tier 6 workers and helps future workers, too. Read more
DC 37 will join the No Kings NYC Mass March on Saturday, March 28. We will gather with our union allies at 1 p.m. at 304 W. 58th Street before joining the march as it kicks… Read more
Creating clear legislative policies around how AI is used in the workplace limits the replacement of workers and human input. That’s why DC 37 is working in conjunction with the AFL-CIO and other labor groups to… Read more
By Henry Garrido We enter this year with high expectations and a renewed sense of possibility. Last November, voters elected a dynamic, progressive mayor in Zohran Mamdani, who is focused on delivering a more affordable New… Read more
By Mike Lee Anxious to see contract negotiations concluded over wage increases this year, Local 215 Social Service Employees at Constructive Partnerships Unlimited organized a workplace solidarity action on Jan. 30 at four worksites across Queens… Read more
Story and Photos by Acacia Rodriguez Workers at the National Museum of Mathematics (MoMath) are amplifying their call for fairness, transparency, and respect on the job in the face of anti-union tactics deployed by management during… Read more
Story and Photo by Acacia Rodriguez After years of exclusion, Local 299 Recreational Specialists are now eligible for disciplinary rights and enhanced job protections. “The Recreational Specialist staff are now covered by the grievance procedure language… Read more
By Mike Lee Governor: Kathy Hochul Kathy Hochul understands the importance of New York City and its residents. On Feb. 16, the Governor announced the State will provide $1.5 billion in financial aid to New York… Read more
Good news for DC 37 members or their dependents who are pursuing higher education: the DC 37 Education Committee has a new name and refocused purpose of awarding scholarships to active members, their children, and grandchildren. Read more
As part of the effort to increase access to services and benefit information, the union recently launched a redesigned website and new member portal. The site and portal can both be accessed via desktop and mobile… Read more
By Mike Lee After years of working in unsafe and dangerously deteriorating conditions, employees at the New York City Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Central Shop in Maspeth, Queens have secured a cleaner and safer workplace —… Read more
