National AFSCME News
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DC 37 NEWS, EVENTS and SERVICES YOU CAN USE in MAY 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
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NYC DDC 9/11: Film Documents Public Workers’ Role in WTC Cleanup 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
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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. 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
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DC 37 NEWS, EVENTS and SERVICES YOU CAN USE in APRIL Join DC 37 Executive Director Henry Garrido for a Facebook Live as he discusses the 2021-2026 Tentative Economic Agreement for city workers, TODAY, at 6 p.m. @dc37nyc on Facebook Additional resources: Tentative Economic Agreement Retro Pay Calculators Frequently Asked Questions Covered titles: This tentative economic agreement is for individuals who are employed by the City of New York. This agreement does not apply to CUNY, non-profit or private sector workers– we are beginning contract negotiations with those employers and will keep you up-to-date on progress. Deadline: If you are covered by this contract, your ballot must be received by AAA no later than 9 a.m. on Friday, March 31 to be counted. ### JOIN THE DC 37 COMMUNITY ALLIANCE! DC 37 members are organizing for change in your community! Please join us via Zoom on Thursday, March 30, at 6 p.m. for the launch of the DC 37 Community Alliance. REGISTER NOW The DC 37 Community Alliance is a member-led group of union activists working to improve conditions in neighborhoods across New York City. Community Alliance meetings are an opportunity to discuss local issues and concerns impacting DC 37 members and our families. Our March meeting will include a discussion on the role that New York City Community Boards play in our communities, along with an overview of free services and [...] — Mar 25
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We Won This Contract TOGETHER After a marathon negotiating session on Feb. 16 that ended with a handshake minutes before midnight, the DC 37 Bargaining Committee concluded talks with the city on a new economic agreement that provides for fair wage increases worth more than 16% and continues premium-free health benefits for you and your dependents. For the first time ever, the agreement includes a path to implementing flexible work options, including telework. The contract provides for compounded 3% raises on May 26, 2021 (retro), 2022 (retro), 2023 and 2024, and a 3.25% wage increase on May 26, 2025. The contract term is 65 months and 12 days. The city also agreed to a minimum of $18 per hour wages for all members covered by this agreement earning less than that amount. Significantly, this agreement recognizes the tireless work of our members throughout the pandemic and includes a $3,000 bonus upon your ratification of the contract. This was a hard-fought economic agreement that took place across two mayoral administrations. Though the negotiation process was difficult for many reasons, I’m proud that we secured a contract that will improve conditions in the workplace and address challenges our members face at home. While the financial compensation is [...] — Mar 9