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  • DC 37 News, Events, and Services you can use in February

    DC 37 News, Events, and Services you can use in February

    February 2, 2026

    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

  • DC 37 NEWS, EVENTS, and SERVICES YOU CAN USE in JANUARY

    DC 37 NEWS, EVENTS, and SERVICES YOU CAN USE in JANUARY

    December 30, 2025

    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 Read more

  • 2025 Recap + 2026 Look Ahead

    2025 Recap + 2026 Look Ahead

    December 10, 2025

    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 Read more

  • Snapshots

    Snapshots

    December 10, 2025

    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 Read more

  • A Moment in Time with the City’s Clockmaster

    A Moment in Time with the City’s Clockmaster

    December 10, 2025

    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

  • Local 1321 Library Chat

    Local 1321 Library Chat

    December 10, 2025

    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 Read more

  • Behind the Wheel: Queens Public Library Guild Local 1321 Brings the Library to You

    Behind the Wheel: Queens Public Library Guild Local 1321 Brings the Library to You

    December 10, 2025

    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 Read more

  • CUNY’s school of labor: A training ground for activism

    CUNY’s school of labor: A training ground for activism

    December 10, 2025

    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

  • DC 37 Women’s Committee Domestic Violence Symposium

    DC 37 Women’s Committee Domestic Violence Symposium

    December 10, 2025

    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 Read more

  • New Health Care Plan for NYC’s Public Workers

    New Health Care Plan for NYC’s Public Workers

    December 10, 2025

    A new, comprehensive, and equitable health care plan is in effect for municipal workers and pre-Medicare retirees. Read more

  • Legislative Conference Encourages Member Participation In Crafting Union Agenda

    Legislative Conference Encourages Member Participation In Crafting Union Agenda

    December 10, 2025

    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 Read more

  • Labor Wins! Union Support Key to Victory in Citywide, Council Races

    Labor Wins! Union Support Key to Victory in Citywide, Council Races

    December 10, 2025

    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 Read more

  • Letter from the Executive Director – A Year of Discontent Brings Hope

    Letter from the Executive Director – A Year of Discontent Brings Hope

    December 10, 2025

    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 Read more

  • Local 1559 Museum Specialists Buzz with Activity

    Local 1559 Museum Specialists Buzz with Activity

    December 9, 2025

    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 Read more

  • DC 37 NEWS, EVENTS, and SERVICES YOU CAN USE in DECEMBER

    DC 37 NEWS, EVENTS, and SERVICES YOU CAN USE in DECEMBER

    November 24, 2025

    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 Read more

  • DC 37 NEWS, EVENTS, and SERVICES YOU CAN USE in NOVEMBER

    DC 37 NEWS, EVENTS, and SERVICES YOU CAN USE in NOVEMBER

    October 30, 2025

    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 Read more

  • Do you have a voting plan?

    Do you have a voting plan?

    October 24, 2025

    DC 37 POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE Early Voting Begins Tomorrow! Tomorrow is the deadline to register to vote in the New York City Primary Election! Register to vote or update your Read more

  • JOIN US TO DEFEND OUR DEMOCRACY AT NO KINGS MARCH

    JOIN US TO DEFEND OUR DEMOCRACY AT NO KINGS MARCH

    October 16, 2025

    This Saturday, DC 37 will gather with our union allies to speak out against the president sidestepping democracy and prioritizing billionaires over the working class again and again. From the Read more

  • Health Benefit Improvements On the Way for City Workers

    Health Benefit Improvements On the Way for City Workers

    October 2, 2025

    DC 37 Family, I have great news to share with you and your loved ones. This week, DC 37 and our union partners in the Municipal Labor Committee (MLC) approved Read more

  • DC 37 NEWS, EVENTS, and SERVICES YOU CAN USE in OCTOBER

    DC 37 NEWS, EVENTS, and SERVICES YOU CAN USE in OCTOBER

    September 30, 2025

    Monthly Newsletter COME SEE THE JETS Cheer on the New York Jets this season at a preferred rate for DC 37 members!  Game Dates: Jets vs. Cowboys – October 5Jets vs. Panthers – Read more

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