This has been a year of political chaos, social unrest, and a destructive war of choice against Iran that is once again forcing working people to pay the price for decisions made by the billionaires running… Read more
Story and Photos by Mike Lee The night of March 10 was unseasonably warm, a blessing in what was otherwise a hard, cold winter that twice canceled previous efforts to count New York City’s homeless population.… Read more
Story by Acacia Rodriguez Photo by Brittany Stinson Each spring in Albany, the governor, senate, and assembly negotiate and determine how New York State’s public money is budgeted, including what funds are added to the City… Read more
Story by Mike Lee; Photos by Mike Lee, Acacia Rodriguez & Thea Setterbo Be prepared to give them hell, don’t take ‘no’ for an answer. Tell them we are the strongest union in New York City… Read more
Story & Photos by Mike Lee A resident banged on a pan with an iron spoon from a highrise apartment window above Seventh Avenue in defiance of President Donald Trump’s tyranny. Their spirits uplifted, thousands of… Read more
Story by Mike Lee Photos by Mike Lee & Acacia Rodriguez On May 20, District Council 37, Home Care Employees Local 389, disability advocates, and labor allies rallied at City Hall Park to urge the New… Read more
By Acacia Rodriguez This quarter, we bring you horoscopes as foretold by labor clairvoyants. Choose your astrological sign according to your birthdate or take a look at your rising, moon, and 10th house signs. Do you… Read more
Union honors workers who died on duty DC 37 held a ceremony and moment of silent remembrance at union headquarters to commemorate Workers Memorial Day onApril 28. DC 37 Executive Director Henry Garridotold the audience, “This… Read more
By Mike Lee In a victory for public workers in New York City, the union and the Mamdani Administration agreed to extend the flexible work pilot program for mayoral agencies until the end of May 2027.… Read more
Story & Photo by Acacia Rodriguez Inside a 1936-era decommissioned subway station, the New York Transit Museum (NYTM) is home to a fleet of vintage subway cars, buses, turnstiles, and now, one of DC 37’s newest… Read more
Story & Photo by Acacia Rodriguez It takes more than being multilingual to thrive as a Court Interpreter in the New York City Unified Court System. Local 1070 represents members in the District Attorneys’ Offices, the… Read more
Story by Mike Lee Photos by Mike Lee & Acacia Rodriguez On May 1, in one of the largest local May Day demonstrations in decades, DC 37 members and other member unions of the NYC Central… Read more
By Mike Lee Following the union’s rigorous screening process, the DC 37 Delegate body voted to endorse congressional, statewide, and New York State Senate and Assembly candidates for the June 23 Primary Election. The full slate… Read more
DC 37 POLITICAL ACTION Get Out the Vote! Important Information on Voting Deadlines and Pro-Worker Candidates for the Primary Election Be prepared! Early voting and registration deadlines are approaching for in-person and mail-in voting for the… Read more
Join District Council 37 and the NYC Central Labor Council at Washington Square Park to commemorate May Day on Friday, May 1. May Day, also known as International Workers’ Day, honors the bravery and sacrifices workers… Read more
DC 37 MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES LEGAL SERVICES DC 37 members who are federal student loan borrowers, please be advised: By way of the Trump Administration’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”, numerous changes are scheduled to be implemented… Read more
Creating clear legislative policies around how AI is used in the workplace limits the replacement of workers and human input. That’s why DC 37 is working in conjunction with the AFL-CIO and other labor groups to… Read more
By Henry Garrido We enter this year with high expectations and a renewed sense of possibility. Last November, voters elected a dynamic, progressive mayor in Zohran Mamdani, who is focused on delivering a more affordable New… Read more
By Mike Lee Anxious to see contract negotiations concluded over wage increases this year, Local 215 Social Service Employees at Constructive Partnerships Unlimited organized a workplace solidarity action on Jan. 30 at four worksites across Queens… Read more
