DC 37 BLOG

• 2025 Democratic Primary Election Mayoral Endorsements June 10, 2025
  District Council 37 has endorsed the following candidates for NYC Mayor: Adrienne Adams Zohran Mamdani Zellnor Myrie What does the NYC Mayor do? Proposes the city’s budget Signs or vetos bills passed by the City Council Appoints leaders to over 40 city agencies Sets priorities and policy for city agencies Enforces all city and state […]
• Snapshots June 6, 2025
  Local 1502 Keeps Up Pressure at Brooklyn Museum DC 37 Local 1502 Brooklyn Museum Workers and United Auto Workers Local 2110 held a rally on March 6 to protest imminent layoffs of nearly 50 museum workers just days after marching the picket line in late February. The rally drew hundreds of union members, supporters, and […]
• Climbing the Career Ladder with DC 37 June 6, 2025
  Story and Photo by JUSTINA RAMLAKHAN One of the major benefits provided to union workers is a path for growth based on merit and tenure. At DC 37, public and private sector members are eligible to take education courses, earn certifications, and apply for scholarships in support of advancing their careers. “We want to help […]
• Know Your Rights. Interacting with Immigration and Customs Enforcement June 6, 2025
  By JUSTINA RAMLAKHAN New York City is home to approximately 3.1 million immigrants who represent nearly 40% of the city’s total population. This number does not account for hundreds of thousands of undocumented immigrants and asylum-seekers who reside within the five boroughs. Since beginning his second term, President Donald Trump issued several new deportation-related Executive […]
• Non-Profit Workers Win First Contract June 6, 2025
  As workers and key staff look on, Research and Negotiations Department Director Daniel Katz signs the first collective bargaining contract between the Center for Urban Community Services and DC 37. Story and Photo by MIKE LEE Persistence paid off when workers at the Center for Urban Community Services (CUCS) signed their first collective bargaining agreement […]
• Our Choice is Clear June 6, 2025
  This is a pivotal moment for New York City. As we approach Primary Day on June 24, we have the opportunity to shape city government with our votes and address the vital needs of our communities while setting the standard for consistent and fair leadership. DC Executive DirectorHenry Garrido Going into this year’s endorsement process, […]
• AdvantageCare Physicians Opens at DC 37 Health Center June 6, 2025
  By MIKE LEE District Council 37 members, retirees, and their families may now receive high-quality medical care at the DC 37 Health Center in lower Manhattan. On May 5, AdvantageCare Physicians (ACPNY) opened for business at 115 Chambers St. With more than 40 offices in New York City and Long Island, ACPNY provides primary and […]
• MTA Workers Win Justice in Overtime Screw-Up June 6, 2025
  Members of Metropolitan Transportation Authority Clerical-Administrative Employees Local 1655 joined Local President Magaly Rosario (seated) after winning their case in Federal Court over unpaid overtime. By MIKE LEE Software issues with payroll resulted in DC 37 members getting shorted comp time when they worked overtime at the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA). With the union’s help, […]
• Fostering a Legacy of Union Sisterhood June 6, 2025
  Story and Photo by JUSTINA RAMLAKHAN On the evening of March 14, members of the DC 37 Women’s Committee gathered in the newly renovated union hall to hold a forum in honor of Women’s History Month. Led by Committee Chair Carmen Charles, president of Local 420 Municipal Hospital Employees, and Co-chair Ruth Sabino, member and […]
• Local 371’s Cynthia Timms Brings Peer Support to the People June 6, 2025
  Story and Photo by MIKE LEESSEU Local 371 member Cynthia Timms serves the public in her role as a peer counselor at Metropolitan Hospital where she’s been a part of the Assertive Community Team (ACT) since January 2020, connecting those in need with emotional support and resources. Her service to the community extends well beyond […]
• Behind the Wheel: Local 2507 Uniformed EMTs & Paramedics of the FDNY June 6, 2025
  Story and Photos by ACACIA RODRIGUEZ When the unthinkable happens and an emergency requires medical support, Uniformed Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) and Paramedics of Local 2507 in the Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) are often the first to arrive on the scene. Armed with medical equipment and ready for action, these […]
• Salamanders & the City. Tiny Wildlife Thrive in Urban Eco-System June 6, 2025
  BY JUSTINA RAMLAKHAN Before the first colonial settlement, the area that eventually encompassed modern-day New York City was a marshland swamp with numerous creeks and streams throughout what the Lenape, the Indigenous people of the region, originally called ‘Manhatta.’ It can be difficult to imagine that wildlife once inhabited the concrete jungle. Even more surprising […]
• State Budget by the Numbers June 6, 2025
  Five weeks past the April 1 deadline, Gov. Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature finalized a $254 billion budget on Thursday, May 8. Highlights affecting DC 37 members include: CHILD CARE TAX CREDIT Increases the credit from $330 per child to $1,000 for children up to four years old and to $500 for […]
• Change is Coming. DC 37 Endorses Adrienne Adams for Mayor. Union Delegates Vote to Endorse Pro-Worker Candidates June 6, 2025
  Photo by Thea Setterbo BY ACACIA RODRIGUEZ The union’s candidate screening process is complete, the delegates voted, and the endorsements have been decided: Adrienne Adams is District Council 37’s top choice for mayor. For the first time, the union also endorsed a ranked choice slate of mayoral candidates, placing New York State Assembly Member Zohran […]
• Questions about Ranked Choice Voting? Get ready for Election Day with DC 37! June 6, 2025
  DC 37 POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE There is one week left to register to vote in the New York City Primary Election! DC 37 Register to vote or update your voter registration HERE. The Green Machine wants to ensure you have everything you need to cast your ballot on June 24. Read on for the most up-to-date resources on ranked choice voting, […]
• Important Update Regarding Your Health Care Benefits June 5, 2025
  DC 37 Family, For the first time in over 40 years, the City has selected a proposal for a new health plan for active city employees, pre-Medicare retirees, and their dependents. The joint proposal from EmblemHealth and United Healthcare will unlock access to more primary care doctors, specialists, nurse practitioners, and mental health providers in […]
• Green Machine Takes on Albany During Critical State Budget Cycle June 3, 2025
  Members of several locals lobby NY State Assembly Member Steven Raga. Photo by Charmaine Paige By MIKE LEE Hundreds of union activists and leaders flooded the halls of the State Capitol on March 4 for DC 37’s annual Lobby Day. Members packed the Lewis Swyer Theatre inside the “Egg” at the Empire State Plaza, where […]
• DC 37 NEWS, EVENTS, and SERVICES YOU CAN USE in JUNE May 29, 2025
  MONTHLY NEWSLETTER DC 37 POLITICAL ACTION It’s primary season! There are several important races on the ballot this June, including: NYC Mayor, City Comptroller, Public Advocate, Borough President, District Attorney (Brooklyn and Manhattan), and City Council. We want to make sure you and your family have everything you need to make your voice heard at […]
• DC 37 NEWS, EVENTS, and SERVICES YOU CAN USE in MAY April 29, 2025
  MONTHLY NEWSLETTER DC 37 POLITICAL ACTION 2025 Political Endorsements On April 22, DC 37 Delegates voted to finalize endorsements for the June 24, 2025 Primary Election. Mayor – Ranked Endorsement  Adrienne Adams  Zohran Mamdani  Zellnor Myrie  City Comptroller Mark Levine Public Advocate Jumaane Williams To view the full list of endorsed candidates, including Borough President, […]
• DC 37 NEWS, EVENTS, and SERVICES YOU CAN USE in APRIL March 28, 2025
  MONTHLY NEWSLETTER DC 37 HEALTH & SECURITY PLAN Health & Security Benefit Fairs The DC 37 Health & Security Plan invites you to attend an upcoming Health & Security Plan Benefit Fair in our new union headquarters. The monthly fairs are a great opportunity to learn more about your Health & Security benefits and the […]