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Pay Dates Update

Dear Sisters and Brothers,

Hope all is well. This is just a quick update to inform everyone of a change to the Contract Pay Dates.

Message from the Local 375 President Michael Troman

Greetings Sisters & Brothers,

Here are the pay dates for the negotiated raises from our new contract and the ratification bonus.

Contract Ratification Update

Dear Sisters & Brothers,

Congratulations!! The citywide economic contract was ratified. Of the 88,000 ballots that were mailed out to the members, 45,936 members voted.

Union Events, Services and News Updates

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.

Proposed DC 37 Economic Agreement 2021-2026

Please click here for the 2021-2026 DC 37 Economic Agreement Settlement summary.

Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate

Please click here for an important update regarding the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for New York City municipal workers. As of February 6, 2023, workers will no longer be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19, and those who were previously terminated for refusing to get immunized can now reapply for their old jobs.  Please see the details in the attachment.

Union News, Events, and Services

BLACK HISTORY MONTH OPENING CEREMONY, FEB. 1

District Council 37's Black History Committee, chaired by Local 1930 President Deborah Allman, invites you to the union's annual celebration of Black History Month. The virtual Opening Ceremony is on Wed., Feb. 1 at 6 PM. This year's theme is Black Renaissance - A Movement in Time with guest speaker Anthony Harmon, Director of Staff, United Federation of Teachers. Join Zoom Meeting ID: 832 2260 1180 Passcode: 165808

Union Services, Events and News Update

TRIPLEDEMIC UPDATE: STAY HEALTHY THRU THE HOLIDAYS

In response to the winter season tripledemic-- a rise in respiratory infections and hospitalizations due to COVID-19, the flu and RSV-- the Department of Health & Mental Hygiene, DOHMH, has issued a health advisory recommending everyone regardless of vaccination status wear a mask in indoor public settings and crowded outdoor spaces.

Holiday Message from President Troman

Dear Sisters and Brothers,

I hope this message finds everyone doing well. On behalf of myself and my family, I would like to wish everyone Happy Holidays and a very Happy & Healthy New Year! May we all prosper in the New Year and be blessed with good health and peace. This has been a very trying year, we faced and overcame many hurdles and obstacles. Our faith and trust in each other helped us get through the difficult times.

UNION EVENTS, SERVICES, and NEWS

MEHP HOMEBUYER ORIENTATION VIRTUAL WEBINAR 

New website for NYS Paid Family Leave program

DC 37 worked with OLR and MetLife to create a new website for PFL

A new website that is available to city employees who are covered by the NYS Paid Family Leave program.  In 2021 a survey of participants who used the program found that employees needed clear information about how to use Paid Family Leave.   

In 2023, the program will improve by lowering the payroll deduction from0.511% of income to 0.455% with a lower maximum deduction of $399.43.  In addition, siblings will be covered as an eligible dependent for leave.  

PSLF WAIVER EXPIRES OCT. 31- UPDATES AND FREE WEBINARS

ACT NOW: JUST TWO WEEKS LEFT to ERASE YOUR STUDENT DEBT

Dear Members:

Because of a COVID-emergency program from the U.S. Department of Education, many federal student loans are being forgiven for government or nonprofit workers. The program expires on October 31, in less than 15 days.

Please share this note with all colleagues, friends, and family who may benefit.

More than 5 million public servants are now eligible for student loan forgiveness. About 175,000 of us have already received an average of nearly $60,000! You could be next!

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