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Important Update Regarding Your Health Care Benefits DC 37 Family, For the first time in over 40 years, the City has selected a proposal for a new health plan for active city employees, pre-Medicare retirees, and their dependents. The joint proposal from EmblemHealth and United Healthcare will unlock access to more primary care doctors, specialists, nurse practitioners, and mental health providers in New York City—all while remaining premium-free. The selection process was conducted in partnership with the Municipal Labor Committee (MLC), of which DC 37 and several of our Local unions are members. The City and the MLC will now begin the next phase of negotiating a contract agreement with Emblem and United. Once the contract is finalized and approved, all essential information will be communicated regarding the transition to the new plan. Additionally, city workers will continue to have the choice of enrolling in other plans offered by the city, including the HIP-HMO and MetroPlus plans, which also have no employee premiums. This is great news for our members who work for the City of New York. We’ve navigated a challenging road to get to this point, but the result is the tentative selection of a new health plan that will allow us to increase the [...] — Jun 5
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DC 37 NEWS, EVENTS, and SERVICES YOU CAN USE in JUNE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER DC 37 POLITICAL ACTION It’s primary season! There are several important races on the ballot this June, including: NYC Mayor, City Comptroller, Public Advocate, Borough President, District Attorney (Brooklyn and Manhattan), and City Council. We want to make sure you and your family have everything you need to make your voice heard at the polls. The NYC Primary Election is Tuesday, June 24, with an early voting period from June 14-22. Register to Vote Today! Are you and your family all set to vote? Register to vote or update your voter registration HERE. To view a list of the current candidates endorsed by DC 37 for the June 24 Primary Election, please click HERE. Ready to Ranked-Choice Vote? The June Primary will utilize ranked choice voting (RCV) to determine who will take office for these important local races. In Ranked Choice Voting elections, you can now rank up to 5 of your favorite candidates for each office. You can learn more about ranked choice voting HERE and fill out a practice ballot HERE. Attend This Month’s Political Action Committee Meeting Join us for our monthly Political Action Committee Meetings to find out more about what’s happening in City [...] — May 29
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DC 37 NEWS, EVENTS, and SERVICES YOU CAN USE in MAY MONTHLY NEWSLETTER DC 37 POLITICAL ACTION 2025 Political Endorsements On April 22, DC 37 Delegates voted to finalize endorsements for the June 24, 2025 Primary Election. Mayor – Ranked Endorsement Adrienne Adams Zohran Mamdani Zellnor Myrie City Comptroller Mark Levine Public Advocate Jumaane Williams To view the full list of endorsed candidates, including Borough President, District Attorney and City Council, click HERE. Register to Vote Today! Are you and your family all set to vote in 2025? Register to vote or update your address information HERE.To view a list of the current candidates endorsed by DC 37 for the June 24, 2025 Primary Election, click HERE. Attend Political Action Committee Meetings Join us for our monthly Political Action Committee Meetings to find out more about what’s happening in City Hall and Albany. Meetings take place on the second Thursday of each month via Zoom. Thursday, May 8 at 6 p.m. | To register, click HERE. Join the Fight to Get Pro-Worker Candidates Elected – Support the DC 37 PEOPLE Program! Under the new presidential administration, government jobs, safety net programs, and remote work options are under attack. We must support candidates who will fight against attempts to cut jobs and [...] — Apr 29
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DC 37 NEWS, EVENTS, and SERVICES YOU CAN USE in APRIL MONTHLY NEWSLETTER DC 37 HEALTH & SECURITY PLAN Health & Security Benefit Fairs The DC 37 Health & Security Plan invites you to attend an upcoming Health & Security Plan Benefit Fair in our new union headquarters. The monthly fairs are a great opportunity to learn more about your Health & Security benefits and the variety of resources available to you as a DC 37 member. All members are welcome to attend and take advantage of this event. We look forward to seeing you there! Monday, April 21, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | DC 37 Headquarters, 125 Barclay Wednesday, April 23, 2-4 p.m. | DC 37 Headquarters, 125 Barclay DC 37 MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES HOUSING PROGRAM First-Time Homebuyer Workshop Are you thinking of buying your first home but don’t know where to begin? The DC 37 Municipal Employees Housing Program is pleased to offer two virtual First-Time Homebuyer Workshops. Allow us to assist you on your journey to homeownership as we discuss the mortgage process, pre-approvals, debt-to-income ratios, PMI, FHA loans, conventional loans, and much more! Bring your questions and we’ll provide the answers. We hope to see you there! Saturday, April 5 at 11 a.m. | Register HERE. Saturday, April 19 at 11 a.m. [...] — Mar 28
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Where We Rallied By MIKE LEE Local 205 Fights Day Care Closures More than 200 protesters, including parents, teachers, and other workers, rallied on Jan. 24 in front of Nuestros Niños Day Care Center in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, to protest the impending closure of the location and four other centers in Brooklyn and Queens by the end of June. Nuestros Niños Day Care Center has served the neighborhood for more than 50 years. The other centers at risk are Grand Street Settlement, Young Minds, Friends of Crown Heights, and All My Children. “These centers have served their communities for decades,” said Robert Ramos, President of Day Care Workers Local 205. “For no valid reason, these community institutions are being closed down by the city to save money and move the children to public school classrooms, which are already overcrowded.” Closing the day care centers will affect hundreds of children, their families, and staff, including nearly 100 Local 205 members who work as Group Teachers, Assistant Teachers, Cooks, Janitors, Family Workers, and Bookkeepers. The city blamed the decision on low enrollment numbers despite evidence to the contrary. Currently, enrollment figures show 75% to 99% enrollment at the threatened Brooklyn locations. Parents, Providers Demand City Stop [...] — Mar 18
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