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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 Generaction 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?

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DC 37 MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES LEGAL SERVICES

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

Co-Parenting Workshop – Two Households Raising Children Together

Thursday, November 16 at 6 p.m.

FALL 2023 REGISTRATION FOR DC 37 EDUCATION FUND CLASSES IS ONGOING

Registration for the FALL 2023 semester with the union’s Education Fund is availabl

Please join us for a webinar on Prostate Cancer Awareness on Wednesday, September 13, from 1-2 p.m., ET.

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

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.

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.

MEHP HOMEBUYER ORIENTATION VIRTUAL WEBINAR 

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.  

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!

AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM 
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR HENRY GARRIDO

UPDATE ON COLLECTIVE BARGAINING NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE CITY OF NEW YORK

September 29, 2022

Dear DC 37 Family,  

We need a raise. NOW.

Greetings Sisters & Brothers,

Hope everyone had a restful and enjoyable summer and all is well.

We are in the process of preparing for chapter elections for chapter president, all officers, delegates and alternate delegates. Chapter Nominations are scheduled to be held in October and elections in November.

This is an excellent opportunity to become more involved with your chapter and with Local 375.

Further specific chapter information will be forthcoming in the mail in the coming weeks.

Stay safe and be well.

In Solidarity,

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