Category: PEPtalk

  • MoMath Workers Tackle Anti-Labor Practices

    MoMath Workers Tackle Anti-Labor Practices

    Story and Photos by Acacia Rodriguez Workers at the National Museum of Mathematics (MoMath) are amplifying their call for fairness, transparency, and respect on the job in the face of anti-union tactics deployed by management during… Read more

  • Local 299 Recreational Specialists Become Permanent Employees, Welcome New Protections

    Story and Photo by Acacia Rodriguez After years of exclusion, Local 299 Recreational Specialists are now eligible for disciplinary rights and enhanced job protections. “The Recreational Specialist staff are now covered by the grievance procedure language… Read more

  • Union Backs Hochul, James, DiNapoli in June Primary

    By Mike Lee Governor: Kathy Hochul Kathy Hochul understands the importance of New York City and its residents. On Feb. 16, the Governor announced the State will provide $1.5 billion in financial aid to New York… Read more

  • Reintroducing the DC 37 Scholarship Committee: Boosting Student Success

    Good news for DC 37 members or their dependents who are pursuing higher education: the DC 37 Education Committee has a new name and refocused purpose of awarding scholarships to active members, their children, and grandchildren. Read more

  • DC 37 Launches New, Accessible Website & Member Portal

    DC 37 Launches New, Accessible Website & Member Portal

    As part of the effort to increase access to services and benefit information, the union recently launched a redesigned website and new member portal. The site and portal can both be accessed via desktop and mobile… Read more

  • Union Presses City to Clean Up Dangerous, Unhealthy Worksite

    By Mike Lee After years of working in unsafe and dangerously deteriorating conditions, employees at the New York City Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Central Shop in Maspeth, Queens have secured a cleaner and safer workplace —… Read more

  • New Year, New Hopes

    With new city leadership, members speak about their future. Kayla Mackey, Senior Coordinator, SSEU Local 371 “I’m optimistic about the new administration. Even if Mayor Mamdani doesn’t achieve everything he planned, he’s setting a tone that… Read more

  • Snapshots

    Solidarity with NYSNA Union Strong: Members of DC 37 Locals 436, 768, 3005, and their families joined the NYSNA picket line on Feb. 16 to support nurses striking against New York-Presbyterian Hospital. Photo by Jill Humphrey… Read more

  • 5 Ways to Stay Connected With the DC 37 Retirees Association

    By Ann Widger, Administrator, DC 37 Retirees Association There are so many ways to get involved with the DC 37 Retirees Association – here are the top five: 1. Join us for an in-person or virtual… Read more