DC 37 SERVICES: ALSO IMPORTANT COVID-19 INFORMATION DC 37 at 55 Water Street in Lower Manhattan is closed. However, your union continues to service members remotely. All DC 37 members can still reach union representatives—council reps, DC… Read more
By DIANE S. WILLIAMS Today marks the 109th anniversary of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire, a catastrophe that claimed the lives of 146 workers, mostly young immigrant women. That avoidable tragedy led to workplace safety standards… Read more
By BILL WHALEN, Director and Chief Counsel, DC 37 Municipal Employees Legal Services The lawyers, legal assistants and clerical workers at MELS are continuing to serve members remotely. Our Screening Unit can be reached at 212-815-1111… Read more
**IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ BELOW ** DC 37 Health & Security Plan Services Impacted by COVID-19 MELS (Municipal Employees Legal Services) During this time, MELS and its attorneys are continuing to provide legal assistance to our… Read more
By MICHAEL GARTLAND City government is falling far short of the state’s edict that 75 percent of non-essential workers telecommute, prompting fears from union officials that scores of city workers are being needlessly exposed to the coronavirus.… Read more
DC 37 at 55 Water Street, 22nd and 23rd floors, in Lower Manhattan will be closed Wednesday, March 18 for a deep cleaning. DC 37 members can still reach union representatives—council reps and grievance reps—by email… Read more
In an abundance of caution due to the coronavirus outbreak, Mayor Bill De Blasio has postponed the March 24 special election for Queens Borough President. Once the Mayor reschedules the election, DC 37 will apprise Queens… Read more
By PETE LEVINE With degrees in marine engineering, mechanical engineering and management, Local 375 of District Council 37 member Earl Baim might appear overqualified, at least on paper. However, Baim is a vital member of a very small… Read more
By MIKE LEE While the coronavirus crisis continues to build, DC 37 leaders testified March 5 before a special joint hearing of the New York City Council’s Hospitals and Health committees at City Hall. The hearing,… Read more
IMPORTANT IN FORMATION REGARDING YOUR OPTUMRx PRESCRIPTION DRUG BENEFIT! All Active and Non-Medicare Eligible Participants COVID-19 Response Policy Effective immediately, in consideration of the escalating COVID-19 situation and to ensure that we meet the needs of… Read more
For the next 30 days, DC 37 Rewards www.dc37Rewards.com is running a special promotion. Every time you refer another DC 37 member to join www.DC37Rewards.com and they join, you will be entered to win a $250… Read more
The day you have all been waiting for is here! Census 2020 starts today. We need you to get counted & fill out the form now! It’s only 10 short questions. Either via phone (844-330-2020) or… Read more
“What does Labor want? We want more schoolhouses and less jails, more books and less arsenals, more learning…” — Samuel Gompers, 1893 The DC 37 Education Committee is pleased to offer a number of scholarships for… Read more
By DIANE S. WILLIAMS The New York Chapter of CBTU, the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists, and Go Party honored Black heritage with a gospel concert at DC 37 in lower Manhattan Feb. 21. “The cornerstone… Read more
By CARMEN CHARLES, President of Local 420 and DC 37 Women’s Committee Chair March is Women’s History Month and our union acknowledges the great contributions women have made and are making to America. As chair of… Read more
By RUDY OROZCO With Albany lawmakers working feverishly to plug a projected $6 billion gap in the proposed New York State Fiscal 2021 budget before April 1, DC 37 Executive Director Henry Garrido examines the issue… Read more
By DIANE S. WILLIAMS Four deli workers sickened by lethal carbon monoxide gas are alive today after a heroic rescue by Fire Dept. Paramedics in Local 2507. Two Paramedics responded to an early morning call Dec.… Read more
By DIANE S. WILLIAMS It’s time to level up. Learn data analytics for healthcare. NYC Health+Hospitals and DC 37 are offering NYC H+H employees FREE data analytics courses. Learn how to gather, prepare, and analyze data… Read more
By RUDY OROZCO NYC Board of Education Local 372 and DC 37 President Shaun D. Francois I, was loud and clear with his message to over 200 activists and members, elected officials and labor leaders at… Read more
