We arrived at this year with great hope, and at the year’s end, we move forward to the next with high expectations. Members of this union remained on the frontlines, risking their lives doing their jobs… Read more
By WILLIAM WHALEN, Chief Counsel and MELS Director The spouse of a DC 37 member contacted MELS in summer 2020 asking for help with her Social Security Disability (SSD) denial. She had applied for disability in… Read more
DC 37 members and retirees joined the virtual Municipal Employees Legal Services (MELS) Real Estate Webinar on Dec. 13. A recording and slideshow are now available: Slides: https://bit.ly/32b21mY Video Replay: https://bit.ly/3q6kdXc For more information on the free legal… Read more
MELS, the union’s Municipal Employees Legal Services, will host a virtual webinar TODAY, Dec. 13, at 6 PM for members and retirees who are interested in buying a home, co-op or condominium apartment. MELS real estate… Read more
Taking a parental leave soon? Attend this free virtual Planning Workshop from the Center for Parental Leave Leadership TODAY DEC. 13 at 2 PM. We’ve made special arrangements with the Center for Parental Leave Leadership and… Read more
By MIKE LEE The unions’ Delegate Assembly re-elected Executive Director Henry Garrido and his leadership team during an online meeting held on Nov. 23. Along with Garrido, NYC Board of Education Employees Local 372 President Shaun… Read more
DC 37 members joined the Municipal Employees Legal Services (MELS) Student Loan Webinar virtually on November 17, 2021. A recording and slideshow are now available online: Video replay: https://bit.ly/3wWJHch Slides: https://bit.ly/3wYsxuM For more information on the free legal… Read more
COVID-19 VACCINE HOTLINE To answer any outstanding questions regarding the COVID-19 vaccine mandate agreement between DC 37 and the City, DC 37 has established a COVID-19 vaccine mandate hotline. Members can call this dedicated phone line… Read more
By DIANE S. WILLIAMS DC 37 members helped prepare New York City for its biggest comeback event to date, the 50th NYC Marathon on Sunday, November 7. “We are honored to participate in making this 50th… Read more
Children ages 5 and up are eligible for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. Kids getting their first vaccine dose at schools and city-run clinics and pop-up sites are eligible for a $100 debit card and other incentives. City… Read more
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Lung cancer is the #1 cause of cancer-related deaths in men and women in the United States. It causes more deaths each year than breast, prostate, and colorectal cancers combined.… Read more
By MIKE LEE A new morning dawned long before midnight, as the votes were counted throughout New York City. Shortly after 9 p.m., it was clear history was made. New York City voters, weary of the… Read more
By DIANE S. WILLIAMS The virtual bankruptcy webinar held on Oct. 27 by MELS, the Municipal Employees Legal Services, is now available online. The MELS team of consumer lawyers shared their expertise and explained the difference… Read more
By DIANE S. WILLIAMS The virtual bankruptcy webinar held on Oct. 27 by MELS, the Municipal Employees Legal Services, is now available online. The MELS team of consumer lawyers shared their expertise and explained the difference… Read more
The DC 37 Municipal Employees Legal Services, MELS, has provided the following update on student loan debt forgiveness: Public Service Loan Forgiveness Temporary Waiver: On October 6, 2021, the US Department of Education temporarily waived a… Read more
By DIANE S. WILLIAMS The union settled a grievance filed on behalf of a Local 983 member, Gary Pearson, who the Police Department wrongfully transferred from the Queens Tow Pound, where he had worked for nearly… Read more
BY DIANE S. WILLIAMS After a 44-year career in the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR), Local 1508 Principal Parks Supervisor Vincent Cascella will retire in October. “The highlight of my career has… Read more
