NYC Clerical-Administrative Employees Local 1549, AFSCME, AFL-CIO

AFSCME Local 1549 members make New York City happen. We are 311 call center operators, Clerical Associates, Eligibility Specialists, Police Administrative Aides and more. We are the backbone of nearly every city agency, providing the essential services and support to keep New York City moving forward.

Local 1549 stands in solidarity with NYSNA nurses on strike!

Hello Members,

Local 1549, whose members include hospital clerical workers, supports NYSNA members striking to protect patient and nurse safety! Local 1549 passed a resolution at its January 13, 2026 Delegates Board meeting to support their demands for hospital management comes to the bargaining table in good faith to sign a fair contract.

Our members are telling the CEOs of Montefiore, Mount Sinai, and New York-Presbyterian that we stand in solidarity with NYSNA nurses. Help support nurses by signing your name here: bit.ly/TellHospitalCEOs

While nurses are on strike, in your free time, join picket lines in the Bronx and Manhattan to demonstrate community support for nurses on strike. See the image below for locations and times:

nysna_solidarity_resolution.pdf

ICE Out of Our Workplaces

At its January 13, 2026 Delegates Board meeting, Local 1549 passed a resolution which

condemns ICE actions that terrorize the public, undermine the rule of law, and put government employees in danger.

We ask that all members should be in close contact with their shop stewards and DC 37 grievance representatives for guidance in the event of any situation during their work. Educate yourselves by reading the 2025 AFSCME Immigration Toolkit to learn about your rights and responsibilities when potentially confronting ICE in your workplace.

Additionally, DC 37 Municipal Employees Legal Services (MELS) benefits offers citizenship assistance to our members—contact MELS at (212) 815-1111 if you have any questions about their services.

In Solidarity

1549 Leadership

ice_resolution.pdf