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Members Show What Democracy Looks Like At Annual Labor Day Parade When I Say ‘Union’ … Story By MIKE LEE, Photos By MIKE LEE, ACACIA RODRIIGUEZ & THEA SETTERBO The weather was humid and the forecast threatened rain, but for the tens of thousands marching in the Central Labor Council Labor Day Parade, none of that mattered. Under the banner of “Power in Unity,” DC 37 members and their families joined fellow workers representing more than 200 unions in the annual march up Fifth Avenue on Saturday, Sept. 6. New York City’s unionized workforce showed up in a powerful display of union pride. This year’s event was especially powerful as the labor movement pushes back against the Trump administration’s anti-worker policies and legislation. Many union members attended the parade to express their solidarity and reconnect with colleagues. “As public workers in New York’s five boroughs, we’re spread across hundreds of worksites and agencies,” said George Sarah Olken, President of Brooklyn Public Library Guild Local 1482. “Days like today are a chance to reconnect, to feel less atomized, and to remind each other that we are one labor movement connecting all communities. The attacks on our public institutions, such as our libraries, are attempts to divide us. We show up to say, [...] — Sep 22
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Unions, City Reach Tentative Health Care Agreement Story By MIKE LEE For the first time in more than 40 years, health care for city workers and their families may soon change for the better. After a rigorous selection process, the city and the Municipal Labor Committee (MLC), including DC 37, entered into negotiations with EmblemHealth and UnitedHealthcare on a joint proposal to improve access to primary care doctors, specialists, nurse practitioners, hospitals, and mental health providers in New York City and nationwide — all while remaining premium-free. “We’ve navigated a challenging road to get to this point,” said Henry Garrido, DC 37 Executive Director. “The result is a tentative new health plan that will allow us to increase the quality of benefits, including mental health, for our members, rein in predatory costs, and increase access in every borough. It’s a win-win-win for our members.” If approved by the city and the MLC, the new NYC Employees PPO Plan (NYCE PPO) will: Incorporate all medical services (doctors and hospitals) and other medical facilities under a single health plan, one member ID card, and one member portal and app; Preserve EmblemHealth’s network of more than 78,000 doctors, health care professionals, and hospitals in New York City, Long Island, and [...] — Sep 22
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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