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  • Act Today: Fix Tier 6!

    Act Today: Fix Tier 6!

    March 20, 2026

    Eliminating contribution bands so everyone pays 3% provides immediate financial relief for current Tier 6 workers and helps future workers, too. Read more

  • Join DC 37 to Defend Our Democracy at No Kings NYC Mass March

    Join DC 37 to Defend Our Democracy at No Kings NYC Mass March

    March 17, 2026

    DC 37 will join the No Kings NYC Mass March on Saturday, March 28. We will gather with our union allies at 1 p.m. at 304 W. 58th Street before Read more

  • Making AI Work for Labor: Transparency, Accountability, and Human Oversight in the Workplace

    Making AI Work for Labor: Transparency, Accountability, and Human Oversight in the Workplace

    March 11, 2026

    Creating clear legislative policies around how AI is used in the workplace limits the replacement of workers and human input. That’s why DC 37 is working in conjunction with the AFL-CIO and other labor groups to… Read more

  • Letter from the Executive Director: A New Chapter for New York City

    Letter from the Executive Director: A New Chapter for New York City

    March 11, 2026

    By Henry Garrido We enter this year with high expectations and a renewed sense of possibility. Last November, voters elected a dynamic, progressive mayor in Zohran Mamdani, who is focused Read more

  • Newly Created DC 37 Child Care Trust Expands Benefits for Families

    Newly Created DC 37 Child Care Trust Expands Benefits for Families

    March 11, 2026

    The newly created DC 37 Child Care Trust Fund is putting much-needed funds back into parents’ pockets. Read more

  • In the Fight for Fair Wages, Local 215 Members Jump Into Action

    In the Fight for Fair Wages, Local 215 Members Jump Into Action

    March 11, 2026

    By Mike Lee Anxious to see contract negotiations concluded over wage increases this year, Local 215 Social Service Employees at Constructive Partnerships Unlimited organized a workplace solidarity action on Jan. Read more

  • MoMath Workers Tackle Anti-Labor Practices

    MoMath Workers Tackle Anti-Labor Practices

    March 11, 2026

    Story and Photos by Acacia Rodriguez Workers at the National Museum of Mathematics (MoMath) are amplifying their call for fairness, transparency, and respect on the job in the face of Read more

  • Local 299 Recreational Specialists Become Permanent Employees, Welcome New Protections

    March 11, 2026

    Story and Photo by Acacia Rodriguez After years of exclusion, Local 299 Recreational Specialists are now eligible for disciplinary rights and enhanced job protections. “The Recreational Specialist staff are now Read more

  • Union Backs Hochul, James, DiNapoli in June Primary

    March 11, 2026

    By Mike Lee Governor: Kathy Hochul Kathy Hochul understands the importance of New York City and its residents. On Feb. 16, the Governor announced the State will provide $1.5 billion Read more

  • Reintroducing the DC 37 Scholarship Committee: Boosting Student Success

    March 11, 2026

    Good news for DC 37 members or their dependents who are pursuing higher education: the DC 37 Education Committee has a new name and refocused purpose of awarding scholarships to active members, their children, and grandchildren. Read more

  • DC 37 Launches New, Accessible Website & Member Portal

    DC 37 Launches New, Accessible Website & Member Portal

    March 11, 2026

    As part of the effort to increase access to services and benefit information, the union recently launched a redesigned website and new member portal. The site and portal can both be accessed via desktop and mobile… Read more

  • Union Presses City to Clean Up Dangerous, Unhealthy Worksite

    March 11, 2026

    By Mike Lee After years of working in unsafe and dangerously deteriorating conditions, employees at the New York City Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Central Shop in Maspeth, Queens have secured Read more

  • New Year, New Hopes

    March 11, 2026

    With new city leadership, members speak about their future. Kayla Mackey, Senior Coordinator, SSEU Local 371 “I’m optimistic about the new administration. Even if Mayor Mamdani doesn’t achieve everything he Read more

  • Snapshots

    March 11, 2026

    Solidarity with NYSNA Union Strong: Members of DC 37 Locals 436, 768, 3005, and their families joined the NYSNA picket line on Feb. 16 to support nurses striking against New Read more

  • 5 Ways to Stay Connected With the DC 37 Retirees Association

    March 11, 2026

    By Ann Widger, Administrator, DC 37 Retirees Association There are so many ways to get involved with the DC 37 Retirees Association – here are the top five: 1. Join Read more

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

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

    March 2, 2026

    Exciting news! The union has launched a redesigned website and new member portal to increase your access to member services and benefit information. Both can now be accessed via desktop or mobile at dc37.net and dc37.nyc. Read more

  • 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

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