Upcoming Events

New York State recently expanded tenant protections. Please attend this important MELS workshop and find out how with a discussion on these topics and more. Join guest speaker, Michael McKee of TenantsPAC as we discuss the new changes to state rent laws, including preferential rent, new limits to MCI increases, security deposit protections, elimination of vacancy increases and the strengthening of eviction protections.

For more information, visit www.dc37.net/benefits/freelegal.

RSVP by emailing KGomez@dc37.net or call (212) 815-1111.

Train. Run. Win! We need more elected officials who understand the challenges facing working people. That’s why our union is leading the way and training our union members to enter the democratic process as candidates for political office.

The DC 37’s Emerging Leaders Candidate Training is a month-long course covering a wide range of topics to prepare you to be ready to run, including effective campaign strategies used by successful candidates.

To register, email politicalaction@dc37.net or contact Omi Harris at (212) 815-1550.

DC 37 members are invited to attend the union’s DC 37 Civil Service Committee meeting. The mission of the committee is to insure that the Civil Service System remains a viable and vibrant entity in New York City government.

• To educate members about their rights under civil service.
• To inform our members about problems within the civil service system.
• To maintain civil service regulations and take corrective measures when they are violated.
• To reduce the number of per diems and provisionals in city service.
• To ensure that civil service examinations are fair, relevant, and given on a timely basis.
• To insure that hiring conforms to the current rules and regulations of the civil service system.
• To increase the awareness of Civil Service Month – October.
• To provide information and referrals to our members, when appropriate.

You served our country, now learn how we proudly serve your home purchase, refinancing and renovation needs.
You will learn about these special veteran benefits, such as: available grants (subject to income limitations), zero down payment options, zero mortgage insurance requirements, and comparably lower interest rates and grants toward closing costs.
Meet with representatives from Mid-Island Mortgage and Wells Fargo Bank. For information and to register, please email Raul Rodriguez, director of Community Partnerships at raulrodriguez@dc37.net.