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Join Us for the New York City Labor Day Parade

Join us for the New York City Labor Day Parade on Saturday, September 9th! RSVP by emailing [email protected].

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.

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.

Get Appointed to a 1549 Committee

Want to get more involved with supporting your coworkers? Get appointed to a 1549 committee by filling out this form for yourself or someone you'd like to appoint: PDF icon committee_appointment_request_form.pdf

Turn in the form to [email protected]

Air Quality Statement

We are receiving questions on how to proceed with the current air quality problem in the City when it affects you at the worksite. We are working with DC 37 in drafting some guidelines and will update you on this matter. Please keep yourself and your family safe, wear masks, hydrate and limit your activities outdoors.  

Contract Pay Update

OLR has informed DC 37 of the following changes to the Contract Pay Dates schedule:

Paid Family Leave Benefit

The New York State Paid Family Leave benefit is expanded to include care for siblings as eligible dependents for leave. The PFL benefit is 12 weeks. The maximum weekly paid benefit is $971.61 or $1,943 bi-weekly. The contribution rate dropped from .511% of payroll to .455% of payroll. This union-negotiated benefit is available to nearly all DC 37 members, including members in the nonprofit and private sector locals.

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