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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. Both programs are detailed below with their respective applications. We invite all eligible members to apply.

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.

HRA Workers: Join the Lawsuit for Unpaid Overtime Pay

3/27/24 UPDATE: 

Attention HRA Members:

Notice from Local 1549 Elections Committee

On behalf of the entire Elections Committee, we want to thank everyone who has

IMPORTANT UPDATE ON MAY 2024 PAY INCREASES

DC 37 and Local 1549 have been informed by the NYC Office of Labor Relations that there will be a delay in adding the May pay increases of 3% to the checks of our members under the Economic MOA.  
The effective date of the increase is May 26th, halfway through the pay period ending June 1st and was planned be reflected in the paycheck of June 7th. However, due to the number of settlements requiring retro pay, bonuses, and pay increases, FISAO is delayed in processing the increase.

SPCT/PCT New Local Run-off election committee report

Today, Thursday February 29 , 2024 the PCT/SPCT local of AFSCME conducted the runoff elections for the following positions:
Executive Board (1)
Trustee 2 (2 YEAR) 
Trustee 3 (3 YEAR)
The following people where elected to office:
Executive Board: Kawanna Jenkins
Trustee 2: Dilek Poza
Trustee 3: Lyselle Marshall
The unofficial results are submitted by the Election Committee:
Nastazia Mendoza, (Chair)
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