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AFSCME Local 1549 Scholarship Programs Now Available!

Local 1549 is excited to offer all members two different scholarship programs: one for members, and one for the children & grandchildren of members.

The Votes Are In: Contract Ratified!

DC 37 Family,

I’m pleased to announce the citywide economic agreement was approved by 97.7% of the 45,936 members who cast ballots during the ratification process.

Thank you for your confidence in this union. Because of your support, we secured an economic agreement that provides long-overdue raises, a significant bonus, flexible work, childcare support, premium-free healthcare and increased workplace safety. Now that you have ratified the agreement, we’re working to immediately implement your much-needed raises.

SPCT/PCT New Local election committee report

On this day, Thursday February 15, 2024 the PCT/SPCT local of ASFME conducted nominations for the elections of officers.Nominations were held via email and from the floor of the Nomination meeting. The American Arbitration Association was hired to administer the elections.On Thursday, February 22, 2024, The American Arbitration Association conducted an in-person vote at PSAC 1 and PSAC 2.

SAMPLE BALLOT for new SPCT Local

LOCAL 1549 BOROUGH MEMBERSHIP MEETING

Moving Ahead Into 2024

AFSCME and DC 37 honor labor legend Lillian Roberts with scholarship in her name

AFSCME President Lee Saunders, District Council 37 Executive Director Henry Garrido and others honored an AFSCME legend last week – former DC 37 Executive Director and International Executive Board member Lillian Roberts.

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