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United We Hold the Line Our union is no stranger to seemingly insurmountable challenges. Still, this year is more intense than ever with a presidential administration set on destroying our job security, rolling back safety protections, and gutting the very benefits our communities rely on. DC 37 Executive DirectorHenry Garrido The so-called “Big Beautiful Bill,” passed by the yes-men and -women in Congress and signed by President Donald Trump in July, will have devastating consequences for our workers, our families, and our city for generations to come. The budget bill defunded an extensive list of public services, including long-established social safety net benefits such as Medicare, Medicaid, and SNAP, all to hand out more tax breaks to billionaires and greedy corporations that don’t need another dime. As one union, we must prepare for the consequences and be ready to act. These deep cuts will have a negative impact during negotiations for state and city budgets, which ultimately affect the funding available for wages and benefits in our collective bargaining agreements. The cuts to social services not only harm those who receive them but also may result in layoffs of the workers who administer them. To counter the effects of this shortsighted bill, we are actively [...] — Sep 22
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DC 37 NEWS, EVENTS, and SERVICES YOU CAN USE in SEPTEMBER MONTHLY NEWSLETTER MARCH WITH US AT THE CLC LABOR DAY PARADE Show New York City our Union Power! March with your fellow union members and their families to show solidarity in the annual Central Labor Council Labor Day Parade. The first 500 attendees will receive an exclusive DC 37 t-shirt! WHEN: Saturday, September 6 | 9 a.m. WHERE: DC 37’s assembly point at West 44th Street between 6th Avenue and Broadway Register HERE. DC 37 AT THE YANKEES Show New York City our Union Power! March with your fellow union members and their families to show solidarity in the annual Central Labor Council Labor Day Parade. The first 500 attendees will receive an exclusive DC 37 t-shirt! WHEN: Saturday, September 6 | 9 a.m. WHERE: DC 37’s assembly point at West 44th Street between 6th Avenue and Broadway Register HERE. DC 37 POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE 2026 DC 37 Lobby Day Save the date for our 2026 Lobby Day! On Tuesday, March 3, we will travel to Albany to speak with State legislators about Tier 6 Reform, cost-of-living increases, workplace safety, and other legislative priorities. Buses will depart from DC 37 headquarters at 125 Barclay Street, New York, NY 10007. Registration [...] — Aug 29
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DC 37 NEWS, EVENTS, and SERVICES YOU CAN USE in AUGUST MONTHLY NEWSLETTER SAVE THE DATE: CLC LABOR DAY PARADE Are you ready to show off your Union Pride? Mark your calendar to march with DC 37 in this year’s Central Labor Council Labor Day Parade on Saturday, Sept. 6! DC 37 AT THE YANKEES Join District Council 37 and the New York Yankees for a fun-filled day at Yankee Stadium! Game Dates: August 25-27 against the Nationals and September 26-28 against the Orioles. Each Ticket includes: – An exclusive New York Yankees DC 37 Hat- choose between a blue or green hat at checkout – $15 New York Yankees Food & Beverage Voucher The Yankees will send your tickets to the email address you use for purchase. Hat and voucher pickup instructions will also be provided via email prior to the event. Buy your tickets HERE. DC 37 REWARDS Introducing DC 37 Rewards Wellness, plus a Mets Giveaway! DC 37 Rewards provides exclusive perks to DC 37 members, including regular giveaways, special member events and hundreds of shopping, travel and entertainment discounts. Now, DC 37 members can access free, on-demand wellness through the app, including work-out videos, yoga, meditation, ways to manage stress and sleep better, and fun weekly health [...] — Jul 30
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State Legislative Session Wrap-up By the DC 37 Political Action and Legislation Department As the 2025 New York State Legislative Session comes to a close, District Council 37’s Political and Legislative Department reflects on a productive and impactful season of advocacy. The state legislative session runs from January through June, and this report outlines the key legislative victories and policy advancements we achieved this year. It also highlights several important bills that we will continue to champion in next year’s session. Through strategic advocacy and member engagement, we remain committed to advancing policies that protect workers, strengthen public services, and support the communities we serve. Final New York State Budget Summary The following section provides a summary of the final enacted New York State Budget for Fiscal Year 2025–2026, with a focus on key provisions that impact DC 37 members and the communities we serve. Substance Abuse Prevention and Intervention Specialists (SAPIS) The budget dedicated $2 million to SAPIS funding. Pension We successfully fought back against changes to our pension system that would threaten the viability of our DC 37 pension. Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for Direct Support Professionals under OPWDD The budget included a 2.6% inflationary increase for various human service employers [...] — Jul 24
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DC 37 NEWS, EVENTS, and SERVICES YOU CAN USE in JULY MONTHLY NEWSLETTER DC 37 POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE We did it. We hit the streets and made calls to fellow members and pounded the pavement during a historic heatwave to get pro-labor candidates over the finish line on Primary Day. The results of our efforts are clear: the Green Machine is a force to be reckoned with. Thank you to each of you who knocked on doors, phone banked, spoke to your friends and colleagues, and showed up to the polls to make your voice heard. Because of our collective efforts, DC 37-endorsed candidates won in more than 40 priority races. DC 37 AT THE YANKEES Join District Council 37 and the New York Yankees for a fun-filled day at Yankee Stadium! Game Dates: August 25-27 against the Nationals and September 26-28 against the Orioles. Each Ticket includes: – An exclusive New York Yankees DC 37 Hat. Choose between a blue or green hat at checkout – $15 New York Yankees Food & Beverage Voucher The Yankees will send your tickets to the email address you use for purchase. Hat and voucher pickup instructions will also be provided via email prior to the event. Buy your tickets HERE. DC 37 MUNICIPAL [...] — Jun 27