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It Takes Guts To Put Your Health First!

Did you know colorectal cancer is the third most

DC 37 WOMEN’S COMMITTEE

The DC 37 Women’s Committee invites you to celebrate Women’s History Month with your union!

DC 37 Education Fund Classes and Benefits

ATTENTION

Don’t let this opportunity pass you by! DC 37 Members and their families are now eligible for guided access to surgical care.

DC 37 BLACK HISTORY COMMITTEE

The DC 37 Black History Committee invites you to celebrate Black History Month during the following in-person and vir

DC 37 Health & Security Plan Benefits

Eligibility, Enrollment & Retirement

Eligibility

For information concerning your eligibility for DC 37 Health & Security Plan benefits, call the Inquiry Unit at (212) 815-1234. The current hours of operation are Monday through Friday, from 8am to 5:30pm. The lines are very busy on Mondays and Tuesdays. The best time to call is later in the week, between 8 am and 9:30 am.

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 our virtual First-Time Homebuyer Workshop. 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.

DC 37 MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES' HOUSING PROGRAM

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 announce the return of First Time Homebuyer Seminars. Join us as we discuss the mortgage process, how to prepare application materials, and what potential lenders are looking for. We will be joined by representatives from Wells Fargo, Chase, and Valley Bank. We hope to see you there!

DC 37 POLITICAL ACTION

Are you ready to vote? It's that time of year again! DC 37 members are standing in unity to get pro-worker candidates elected to the New York City Council. Here's all the information you need to cast your ballot in this year’s elections.

2023 General Election Schedule

The New York City General Election is on Tuesday, Nov. 7. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. You also have the option to vote at an early voting site between Saturday, Oct. 28 and Sunday, Nov. 5. Find your poll site location here or contact 311 or 1-866-VOTE-NYC for more information.

DC 37 Endorsed Candidates

The DC 37 membership has endorsed a great group of candidates! Check out the list below to see who we’re supporting in your community.

Vote “Yes” on State Ballot Proposals

Your election-day ballot will include two questions proposing changes to the New York State Constitution.

Removal of Small City School Districts Debt Limit - Vote Yes!
If this amendment passes, both small and large city school districts will be subject to the same debt limit rules. DC 37 supports this equitable amendment.

Ballot Question: The proposed amendment to Article 8, section 4 of the Constitution removes the special constitutional debt limitation now placed on small city school districts, so they will be treated the same as all other school districts. Shall the proposed amendment be approved?

Extending Sewage Project Debt Exclusion from Debt Limit - Vote Yes!
If this amendment passes, sewage treatment and disposal spending will not count towards debt limits until Jan. 1, 2034. DC 37 supports this amendment for critical infrastructure.

Ballot Question: The proposed amendment to Article 8, section 5 of the Constitution extends for ten years the authority of counties, cities, towns, and villages to remove from their constitutional debt limits debt for the construction of sewage facilities. Shall the proposed amendment be approved?

Members of the, Civil Service Commission, Dept. of Veteran’s Services, Dept. of Citywide Admin Services, NYC Office of Technology & Innovation, Finance Admin., Landmarks Preservation Commission, Manhattan Community Board #1, Office of the Comptroller & President Boro of Manhattan, come join your union brothers & sisters at DC 37 Union Day:

DC 37 MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES LEGAL SERVICES

Death of a Loved One: Administration of Small Estates ($50,000 or Less)

At this MELS webinar on Oct. 24 at 6 p.m., learn how to settle affairs without an attorney when the value of the deceased estate is $50,000 or less. Our guest speaker is Erica Gómez, Esq., Court Attorney-Referee at the New York County Surrogate’s Court.

Co-Parenting Workshop – Two Households Raising Children Together

Thursday, November 16 at 6 p.m.

Register Here

FALL 2023 REGISTRATION FOR DC 37 EDUCATION FUND CLASSES IS ONGOING

Registration for the FALL 2023 semester with the union’s Education Fund is available on the DC 37 website.

Protect Your Rights And Benefits!

We want you to be part of New York City’s largest public employee union, with about 150,000 members and 50,000 retirees. Do you work in a DC 37 title? Are you paying dues without being a member? Then sign up today for a voice in your union and your workplace. Join electronically to become a Local 375, DC 37 member and sign up to receive the latest union news.

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