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Sep 11, 2023	DC 37 states opposition to Adams administration’s budget cuts, hiring freeze
Jun 23, 2023	Mayor Adams signs legislation increasing health care pricing transparency
Jun 5, 2023	DC 37 and Local 372 rally with City Councilmembers, community advocates to protect School Crossing Guard positions
Jun 1, 2023	Mayor Adams, DC 37 Executive Director Garrido announce launch of flexible work pilot for City employees
May 24, 2023	District Council 37 issues endorsements for City Council, Bronx District Attorney Democratic Primaries
Mar 31, 2023	District Council 37 members overwhelmingly approve new Citywide Economic Contract
Feb 17, 2023	Mayor Adams and DC 37 announce tentative contract agreement, providing fair wage increases and other benefits to nearly 90,000 employees and securing fair deal for NYC taxpayers

DC 37 NEWS, EVENTS and SERVICES YOU CAN USE in OCTOBER September 29, 2023
DC 37 MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES LEGAL SERVICES MELS Student Loan Debt Webinar Please join MELS for a webinar on student loan debt at 6 p.m. on Oct. 18. Topics covered: Fresh Start: Bringing student loans in default current without penalty. One-Time Adjustment: Fast-tracking the path to Income Driven Plan and Public Service Loan Forgiveness for eligible […]
Your Union in Action: Local 1505 Member Receives Vital Medical Equipment September 20, 2023
By MIKE LEE A tenacious local president challenged the system by advocating for a Local 1505 member to receive life-saving equipment. Samuel Marshall, a Local 1505 City Park Worker, has a severe heart condition that requires extensive care and monitoring. In late May, Marshall entered an emergency room complaining of shortness of breath. After monitoring […]
CBTU 52nd Convention: An Agenda that Promotes Growth September 20, 2023
By LESLEY WILLIAMS The 52nd International Convention of the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists (CBTU) was an extraordinary event, attended by over 1,400 delegates and guests, including delegations from Africa and Canada. The event took place from May 24-30, in New Orleans, Louisiana. The theme of the convention was “Confronting Radical Dangers to Our Families […]
New State Law Addresses Informing Benefits for 9/11’s Forgotten Victims September 20, 2023
By MIKE LEE On the 22nd anniversary of the September 11 attacks on the World Trade Center that unleashed deadly toxins in lower Manhattan, legislation to fully address the “forgotten victims” of the attacks was signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul. These victims are those who worked at businesses in the surrounding area and remain at […]

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