“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

District Council 37 announced today its endorsement of candidates in five key state legislative races in the New York Primary Election on Tuesday, September 13.… Read more

DC 37 members employed by the City University of New York (CUNY) have overwhelmingly ratified a contract settlement by more than 98% of the vote, DC 37 officials announced today. The contract provides increases of more…… Read more

District Council 37 announced today its endorsement of the candidacy of Jamaal Bailey for the 36th NY Senate District in the NYS Primary Election on Tuesday, September 13. “Jamaal Bailey is a smart, energetic young leader…… Read more

Chancellor James B. Milliken and Henry Garrido, the Executive Director of District Council 37, AFSCME, AFL-CIO, and its affiliated locals, today announced that a tentative contract settlement has been reached on a collective bargaining agreement covering…… Read more

“We applaud Mayor de Blasio for his ongoing commitment to provide and improve vital services for all who live in our city. Clearly, no service is more vital than health care – and no public health-care…… Read more

NEW YORK CITY – District Council 37, the city’s largest union of municipal employees, today released an analysis of the de Blasio administration’s plan for East New York housing that shows proposed rent levels for new…… Read more

With the New York State Democratic presidential primary election weeks away, District Council 37 vowed yesterday to mobilize its army of activists on behalf of former Secretary of State/NY Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton.… Read more

As state budget negotiations continue in Albany, District Council 37 leaders and activists today delivered to Gov. Cuomo’s NYC office the names of more than 5,000 City University supporters who have signed a petition urging state…… Read more

“The members of Queens Library Guild, Local 1321, District Council 37, AFSCME, AFL-CIO are excited to collaborate with the Queens Library’s new President/CEO Dennis Walcott and continue the Queens Library staff’s excellent work. We look forward…… Read more

“We congratulate Rafael Salamanca Jr. on his victory in the special City Council election last night. The voters of the 17th District in the Bronx clearly agreed with DC 37 that Mr. Salamanca Jr. was the…… Read more

Members of District Council 37/AFSCME, New York City’s largest union of municipal employees, traveled to Albany today to urge state legislators to Fully Fund the City University of New York.… Read more