DC 37 members will receive the following compounded and retroactive wage increases, representing a 16.21 percent increase across the life of the contract:
DC 37 Family, I’m pleased to share with you that the Flexible Work Committee has issued its first recommendations for a remote-hybrid pilot program as agreed to by the Union and the City in the 2021-2026 citywide economic agreement. Read the full announcement here. The Remote Work Pilot Program includes the following terms: The program will roll out to City agencies in the coming weeks. The pilot will run through May 31, 2025 with the option to renew for one additional year. Eligible employees will be allowed to remote work up to two days per week. An acknowledgement form will be distributed by the employee’s agency to those eligible to participate. Employee participation in the pilot is voluntary. Information on eligibility and procedure will be communicated to employees by your respective City agency. It is important to note that the committee’s work does not end here. The committee will continue to review City agencies’ plans for implementing hybrid work along with compressed tours, flex time and other alternative schedules for those members whose job functions are not conducive to remote work. Thank you to the Local presidents and DC 37 staff who serve on the committee and are conducting their due diligence [...]— Jun 1
DC 37 POLITICAL ACTION GET OUT THE VOTE! Join our Political Action Volunteer Member Organizer (VMO) team to help us get candidates elected who will fight to protect jobs and services in our community! Volunteers will participate in member-to-member door knocking and site visits. DC 37 Members and family members over 18 years old are eligible. Members selected for the VMO team can sign up for as many shifts as their schedule allows and will receive a stipend for their volunteer time at $25/hour for door knocking. Please use the links below to sign up in your borough! Brooklyn Door Knocking VMO Shifts – https://www.mobilize.us/afscmedc37/event/564100/ Bronx Door Knocking VMO Shifts –https://www.mobilize.us/afscmedc37/event/564101/ Queens Door Knocking VMO Shifts – https://www.mobilize.us/afscmedc37/event/564097/ A list of DC 37’s endorsements for the June 27 Primary Election is available here. ### DC 37 RETIREE AETNA MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLAN Attend a conference call with live Q&A about the upcoming transition to the Aetna Medicare Advantage Plan for DC 37 Retirees. Dial 1-800-920-2986 on any of the dates and times below to call in: Wednesday, May 31, at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 6, at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 7, at 2 p.m. Monday, June 12, at 2 p.m. DC 37 and the [...]— May 30
DC 37 NEWS, EVENTS and SERVICES YOU CAN USE in MAY ECONOMIC CONTRACT PAY DATES Now that the citywide economic contract is ratified, dates for pay increases and bonuses for most units are set. View the pay dates for DOE, H+H, NYCHA and Mayoral Agencies here. Libraries and Culturals will be announced when finalized. The latest information about the economic contract can be found here. If you have additional questions about pay dates, please contact your DC 37 Division Rep. ### HIRING HALLS Looking for a career change? Join DC 37 and the Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) at the following NYC Government hiring halls this month! Some City agencies plan to meet, interview and hire on the spot. Others will have information on job openings and civil service tests for specific titles. Come dressed in business attire and bring multiple copies of your resume. Friday, April 28, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., York College Gymnasium, 160-20 Liberty Ave., Jamaica, NY 11433 (Registration encouraged) Saturday, May 6, Betances Community Center, 550 E. 147th Street, Bronx, NY 10455 Thursday, May 11, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Gerard Carter Center, 230 Broad Street, Staten Island, NY 10304 Saturday, May 20, 31 Chambers St, Surrogates [...]— May 8
By MIKE LEE When terrorists struck the twin towers of the World Trade Center on the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, New York City—and the world—irrevocably changed. The attack in New York left nearly 3,000 dead and thousands more injured. Parts of the immediate downtown area and vital infrastructure were destroyed after both towers collapsed. The cleanup began immediately. Hundreds of public sector workers, contractors, and first responders—including many from DC 37 locals—worked around the clock and complete the job. Initially predicted to take several years, workers cleared the World Trade Center site of 1.8 million tons of debris in just eight months. Members from Local 375 in the City’s Department of Design and Construction played a leading role in the cleanup effort. Though the agency was created only five years before 9/11, its workers took charge of what seemed impossible. Their heroic efforts are highlighted in the film “NYC DDC 9/11,” which documents the work as it progressed, interspersed with poignant interviews with Local 375 and managers involved in the project. The film received a special showing at the 9/11 Memorial & Museum in lower Manhattan on Monday, May 1. Many workers involved in the cleanup operation attended, along [...]— May 2
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. As we celebrate this victory with our members who work for the City, we’re firing up negotiations with CUNY, nonprofit and private sector employers. The fight is not over, and our unity speaks for itself. We are one DC 37 family. In Solidarity, Henry Garrido Executive Director— Apr 3
