With new city leadership, members speak about their future. Kayla Mackey, Senior Coordinator, SSEU Local 371 “I’m optimistic about the new administration. Even if Mayor Mamdani doesn’t achieve everything he planned, he’s setting a tone that… Read more
Solidarity with NYSNA Union Strong: Members of DC 37 Locals 436, 768, 3005, and their families joined the NYSNA picket line on Feb. 16 to support nurses striking against New York-Presbyterian Hospital. Photo by Jill Humphrey… Read more
By Ann Widger, Administrator, DC 37 Retirees Association There are so many ways to get involved with the DC 37 Retirees Association – here are the top five: 1. Join us for an in-person or virtual… Read more
Exciting news! The union has launched a redesigned website and new member portal to increase your access to member services and benefit information. Both can now be accessed via desktop or mobile at dc37.net and dc37.nyc. Read more
At DC 37, Black History Month is a time of reflection on the Black union trailblazers who courageously supported the civil rights movement (a union issue!) and paved the way for us to continue the fight… Read more
MONTHLY NEWSLETTER Happy New Year from District Council 37! DC 37 offices and our associated Funds are closed on Thursday, Jan. 1, in observance of New Year’s Day. We will reopen on Friday, Jan. 2. Have… Read more
By ANN WIDGER, Administrator, DC 37 Retirees Association With your participation and engagement, the DC 37 Retirees Association accomplished big milestones in 2025. Just this year, we added more than 3,500 new retiree members – an… Read more
Celebrating our veterans DC 37 hosted the NYC Department of Veteran Affairs (DVS) and the NYC Office of Labor Relations (OLR) for the “Voice for Veterans Breakfast” on Nov. 20 at union headquarters. The event celebrated… Read more
Marvin Schneider, a member of Local 1087 Prevailing Rate Employees, travels throughout the boroughs to ensure public and semi-private clocks are inspected, running on time, and freshly wound week by week. Read more
Brianna Brunson | Youth Justice Coordinator & Outreach Specialist “Our outreach is a holistic service that’s part of Queens Public Library speaking your language, coming to where you are, meeting you where you’re at, and making… Read more
Story & Photos By ACACIA RODRIGUEZ The Queens Public Library deploys a fleet of bookmobiles throughout the borough, providing library services to audiences unable to reach a physical library. Workers from Queens Library Guild Local 1321… Read more
The CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies educates student activists on how to become the next generation of union leaders and enables them to advance their careers as part of a partnership between DC 37… Read more
The DC 37 Women’s Committee hosted a panel discussion on Oct. 20 on the signs of domestic violence, its effects on society, and how to combat it. Each panelist spoke on their area of expertise to… Read more
Story & Photos by MIKE LEE As part of the union’s efforts to engage its members in local and national politics, DC 37 hosted the inaugural Member Legislative Conference at its headquarters on Oct. 25. The… Read more
Mamdani to Become New York City’s 111th Mayor By MIKE LEE Mayor Elect Zohran Mamdani with Brooklyn Museum members earlier this year. “While we cast our ballots alone, we chose hope together.”— New York City Mayor-Elect… Read more
We welcome the end of this year of uncertainty and turn our sights to the hope that 2026 holds. As we witnessed the second Trump administration unfold, each Executive Action chipped away at the American dream.… Read more
Story & Photos By ACACIA RODRIGUEZ Many know the American Museum of Natural History features a planetarium, live butterfly vivarium, fossils, and rare gems. What patrons may not be familiar with are the massive collections tended… Read more
Monthly Newsletter On behalf of the DC 37 family, we hope you enjoy this holiday with family, friends, and loved ones! We’re grateful for all the labor our members put in every day to make this… Read more
Monthly Newsletter DC 37 POLITICAL ACTION DEPARTMENT Vote Early Through Sunday, Nov. 2! You can vote early in the NYC General Election through Sunday, Nov. 2! Find your early voting poll site HERE. Contact 311 or… Read more
