By DC 37 PEPtalk With races on the line this year for New York City mayor, comptroller, public advocate, several City Council seats, and District Attorney in Manhattan and Brooklyn, DC 37’s 150,000 active members and… Read more
By JUSTINA RAMLAKHAN New York spends more money per patient on medical care than anywhere else in the U.S. Rising health care and hospital prices are a burden on everyone, from individuals and families to businesses… Read more
2025 is well underway, and with it are many challenges and opportunities facing our union. This is my 10th year serving as your Executive Director. Thank you for your trust in the leadership of the DC… Read more
By ACACIA RODRIGUEZ The Criminalists of Local 3778 New York City Police Department (NYPD) Technical Professional Employees are civilian forensic experts trained to perform scientific analyses of evidence involved in a crime. On any given day,… Read more
MONTHLY NEWSLETTER DC 37 WOMEN’S COMMITTEE The DC 37 Women’s Committee invites you to celebrate Women’s History Month. We will be joined by keynote speaker Vanessa Gibson, Bronx Borough President. We hope to see you there!… Read more
MONTHLY NEWSLETTER DC 37 BLACK HISTORY COMMITTEE The DC 37 Black History Committee invites you to celebrate Black History Month during the following in-person events open to all members and hosted in our new union home… Read more
MONTHLY NEWSLETTER From the DC 37 Family From all of us at DC 37, we wish you a safe, happy, and healthy New Year. Thank you for reading, and see you in 2025! DC 37 MUNICIPAL… Read more
The union busters are at it again… Unions like ours are again under attack by extremist anti-union organizations that are using deceptive tactics to scam members into giving away their hard-fought rights and personal information. The… Read more
By JUSTINA RAMLAKHAN In a city where the real estate landscape is constantly evolving, assessing property tax values requires a unique skill set to meet market value and ensure consistency across the board. The NYC Department… Read more
By MIKE LEE Two years after gaining recognition as a bargaining unit and starting negotiations with management, 400 workers at Breaking Ground ratified their first contract on Aug. 17. With sites in four boroughs, Breaking Ground… Read more
By MIKE LEE A Custodian at the New York Public Library (NYPL) won a grievance for several Local 374 Quasi Public Employees members thanks to intensive detective work. It began with a grievance the Local filed… Read more
DC 37 Celebrates Italian Heritage The union and supporters packed the house for the 26th DC 37 Italian Heritage Celebration. The Oct. 6 event honored the contributions of Italian-Americans, including their central role in the growth… Read more
DC 37 Celebrates Italian Heritage The union and supporters packed the house for the 26th DC 37 Italian Heritage Celebration. The Oct. 6 event honored the contributions of Italian-Americans, including their central role in the growth… Read more
By ACACIA RODRIGUEZ Fans of the textbook “Lefkowitz on Public Sector Labor and Employment Law” will be pleasantly surprised to see contributions from two DC 37 Legal Department staffers in Chapter Three: Employee Rights Under The… Read more
By JUSTINA RAMLAKHAN In recent years, scientific research has provided overwhelming evidence of the long-term effects of early childhood experiences on a child’s development. The unsung heroes who look after children in their early years are… Read more
By ACACIA RODRIGUEZ The Animal Keepers of Local 1501 Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) specialize in providing care for a variety of unique animal inhabitants at the Bronx Zoo, Queens Zoo, Central Park Zoo, and New York… Read more
By ACACIA RODRIGUEZ At Herbert H. Lehman High School, School Lunch Aides from Local 372 NYC Board of Education Employees produce and distribute nutritious meals for a campus of discerning eaters. With menus including butternut squash… Read more
By JUSTINA RAMLAKHAN The Metropolitan Museum of Art, or the Met as it’s more commonly known, offers more than 5,000 years of art from around the world for New Yorkers and tourists alike to experience and… Read more
By MIKE LEE Public workers have the right to follow correct procedure in the course of their duties, even when a supervisor demands otherwise. This was the scenario faced by Roderick Holder, Traffic Enforcement Agent 3… Read more
