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  • DC 37 NEWS, EVENTS, and SERVICES YOU CAN USE in SEPTEMBER

    MONTHLY NEWSLETTER MARCH WITH US AT THE CLC LABOR DAY PARADE Show New York City our Union Power! March with your fellow union members and their families to show solidarity in the annual Central Labor Council Labor Day Parade. The first 500 attendees will receive an exclusive DC 37 t-shirt! WHEN: Saturday, September 6 | 9 a.m. WHERE: DC 37’s assembly point at West 44th Street between 6th Avenue and Broadway Register HERE. DC 37 AT THE YANKEES Show New York City our Union Power! March with your fellow union members and their families to show solidarity in the annual Central Labor Council Labor Day Parade. The first 500 attendees will receive an exclusive DC 37 t-shirt! WHEN: Saturday, September 6 | 9 a.m. WHERE: DC 37’s assembly point at West 44th Street between 6th Avenue and Broadway Register HERE. DC 37 POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE 2026 DC 37 Lobby Day Save the date for our 2026 Lobby Day! On Tuesday, March 3, we will travel to Albany to speak with State legislators about Tier 6 Reform, cost-of-living increases, workplace safety, and other legislative priorities. Buses will depart from DC 37 headquarters at 125 Barclay Street, New York, NY 10007. Registration [...]

  • It’s unanimous. New contract for Baltimore City school staff passes with all yes votes

    The new contract for staff at Baltimore City public schools has unanimous support.

  • AFSCME will remember Wisconsin lawmaker’s support for cruel budget bill

    We won’t forget Wisconsin Rep. Tony Wied’s support for the big, ugly budget bill.

  • We won’t let budget cuts undo 60 years of progress under Medicare and Medicaid

    Congress and the president have crashed the programs’ 60th anniversary party with a slash-and-burn budget that threatens to throw our entire health care system into chaos.

  • DC 37 NEWS, EVENTS, and SERVICES YOU CAN USE in AUGUST

    MONTHLY NEWSLETTER SAVE THE DATE: CLC LABOR DAY PARADE Are you ready to show off your Union Pride? Mark your calendar to march with DC 37 in this year’s Central Labor Council Labor Day Parade on Saturday, Sept. 6!  DC 37 AT THE YANKEES Join District Council 37 and the New York Yankees for a fun-filled day at Yankee Stadium! Game Dates: August 25-27 against the Nationals and September 26-28 against the Orioles. Each Ticket includes: – An exclusive New York Yankees DC 37 Hat- choose between a blue or green hat at checkout – $15 New York Yankees Food & Beverage Voucher The Yankees will send your tickets to the email address you use for purchase. Hat and voucher pickup instructions will also be provided via email prior to the event.  Buy your tickets HERE.  DC 37 REWARDS Introducing DC 37 Rewards Wellness, plus a Mets Giveaway! DC 37 Rewards provides exclusive perks to DC 37 members, including regular giveaways, special member events and hundreds of shopping, travel and entertainment discounts. Now, DC 37 members can access free, on-demand wellness through the app, including work-out videos, yoga, meditation, ways to manage stress and sleep better, and fun weekly health [...]

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