“We congratulate Mayor de Blasio on his decisive victory tonight. “For the past four years, he has forged a path to improving the quality of life for all New Yorkers. From universal Pre-K and universal free…… Read more

New York, N.Y. — Today the heads of District Council 37 and the New York State AFL-CIO met with Governor Cuomo to discuss the dire financial condition of New York City Health and Hospitals (H+H) and…… Read more

New York, N.Y. — DC 37’s activism helped determine the winners in the Democratic Primary elections earlier this week, union officials said today.… Read more

DC 37 today opened a special art exhibit at union headquarters on renewal and rebirth at Ground Zero in memory of the union’s heroes of Sept. 11, 2001. Thirty-six Views of the World Trade Center is…… Read more

On Wednesday, August 10, District Council 37 and its respective local unions representing employees of some museums, zoos, botanical gardens and day care centers in New York City reached a tentative agreement with the Cultural Institutions…… Read more

“New York City’s subway system is in crisis. Mayor de Blasio’s proposal for an income tax on the city’s wealthiest residents provides for long, sustainable funding to fix the subway system. City workers rely on the…… Read more

District Council 37 announced today its endorsement of candidates for NYC elected offices in the NYS Primary Elections on Tuesday, September 12.… Read more

“We are very impressed by the early budget agreement between the Mayor and the City Council, which is consistent with City Hall’s efforts to maintain a high quality of life and reduce inequality in New York…… Read more

New York, NY – DC 37 Executive Director Henry Garrido, library workers, advocates and elected officials rallied outside of City Hall on Friday to urge the Mayor and City Council to keep investing in city libraries.…… Read more

“It is difficult to convey the depth of our sorrow and anger. EMT Yadira Arroyo was literally a life saver. She went to work every day knowing that, at a moment’s notice, she could be called…… Read more

“Since taking office, Mayor de Blasio has focused on improving the quality of life for all New Yorkers. His State of the City speech reiterated his commitment to working and low-income families. This continues to be…… Read more

New York, N.Y. – Today, District Council 37 announced its endorsement of Mayor Bill de Blasio for a second term.… Read more

“We strongly support the Governor’s proposals for free tuition at CUNY and SUNY for middle class families earning less than $125,000,” said DC 37 Executive Director Henry Garrido. “We are also in support of the governor’s…… Read more