Learn how NYC Rent Freeze Programs will affect you. MELS housing experts and lawyers will explain rent law changes and programs such as Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption, Disability Rent Increase Read more
Dear Members, As you’ve likely seen in the press, I’m writing with good news. Last week, Congress passed the American Rescue Act and President Biden signed it into law. This Read more
The City requests names and photographs of the people we lost for an official remembrance marking the first anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic. Dear Sisters and Brothers, In New York Read more
WorkWell NYC has programs to help you reboot your career, cook meals, dance your way fit and more to reach your wellness goals this Spring! Virtual Cooking Demos: Join the series Read more
WOMEN LEAD THE WAY IN THE COVID PANDEMIC By CARMEN CHARLES, President, NYC Hospitals Employees Local 420, DC 37 Women’s Committee Chair As we complete a full year of the COVID-19 Read more
By DIANE S. WILLIAMS More than 1,200 members watched three virtual MELS webinars in February and March and two are now available online. “The pandemic has increased the need for the Read more
By MIKE LEE While new vaccines offer hope for curtailing the COVID-19 pandemic, they won’t work unless people actually get vaccinated. To lead by example, union leaders stepped forward to Read more
By DIANE S. WILLIAMS More than 800 DC 37 members watched two virtual MELS webinars in February that are now available online. “The pandemic has increased the need for the Read more
During these challenging times, it can be difficult to see what the future has in store and how to best prepare for it. For the City’s youngest employees, this may Read more
By DIANE S. WILLIAMS New York State will get about $260 million in aid from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, FEMA, to cover the funeral expenses of COVID victims, said Read more
DC 37 Celebrates Black History Month on Zoom By NINA E. MANNING, Secretary-Treasurer, Local 1930 DC 37 Black History Committee Co-Chair The pandemic will not stop Black people from celebrating Read more
By BILL WHALEN, MELS Director and Chief Counsel Within moments of taking office, President Joe Biden extended the student loan payment forbearance created under the CARES Act to September 30, Read more
By ABIGAIL JOHNSON HESS However, as wealth inequality accelerates, essential workers organize for pandemic protections and President-elect Biden makes promises to be “the most pro-union president you’ve ever seen,” public support for unions is rising. Read more
POLITICAL ACTION The DC 37 Political Action Committee Meeting will host a virtual meet and greet with NYC Comptroller candidates on Thurs. Feb. 11 at 6 p.m. Register for this members only Read more
As DC 37 celebrates Black Heritage in February, the union reflects on its history, activism and critical role in saving New York City’s public hospitals and clinics and in protecting Read more
By MIKE LEE At a virtual press conference, the leaders of five New York City unions announced the endorsements of 31 NY City Council candidates for the June 22 Primary Read more
By DIANE S. WILLIAMS The MELS Tax Tips Webinar video and PowerPoint slide show are now available online. “We had a successful turnout for this virtual webinar to help our Read more
By DIANE S. WILLIAMS DC 37 members who believe they have contracted coronavirus in the line of duty can apply for New York State Workers’ Compensation. A member has 30 Read more
MELS TAX WORKSHOP on WED. JAN. 27, 5:30 to 7 P.M. The MELS Tax Tips webinar is Wed., Jan. 27 at 5:30. The union’s team of legal experts can help Read more
DC 37 hosts a members only Virtual Mayoral Candidate Forum TONIGHT Monday Jan. 25, at 5:30 p.m. Members will hear from NYC 2021 mayoral candidates Eric Adams, Shaun Donovan, Kathryn Garcia, Ray Read more
