Local 1070 - Court, County and Department of Probation Employees

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No-Give Back Contract

Mail ballots will soon be sent out so members can vote on DC 37’s new tentative contract.

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Sharpening skills for the courtroom

One hundred Court Reporters, Interpreters and clerical workers in Local 1070 wrapped up 2017 with a two-day job skills seminar at union headquarters in December.

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Court workers win upgrades and salary increases

Some 200 court employees in the office clerical title series represented by Local 1070 will get upgrades and annual salary hikes thanks to an agreement negotiated by local leaders and the state Off

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House Bill Simplifies and Fixes PSLF, Overhauls Higher Education

A bill that has been introduced in the House of Representatives would simplify the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program for current and would-be participants.

DC 37 Blog

Discounts for DC 37 Members
By DIANE S. WILLIAMS New 25 Percent Parking Discount at DC37Rewards.com! It’s not cheap to park in New York City but DC 37 members can now... — Oct 22
Top Cancer Treatment Center Is Available To Help You
By GREGORY N. HEIRES One of the world’s premier cancer treatment centers has made it easier for DC 37 members and their families to access... — Oct 16
Into the Fray: Union Begins Training for Future Leaders
By MIKE LEE Dozens of DC 37 members with aspirations to become part of a new generation of progressive, elected officials recently attended... — Oct 16
U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Union Busters — For Now
The nation’s public employee unions received a bit of good news on Monday, Oct. 7, when the U.S. Supreme Court turned down a joint request... — Oct 15
Agreement Provides Pay Equity for Head Start Educators with Public-School Teachers
By GREGORY N. HEIRES The pay of more than 2,650 Head Start teachers will be boosted to match the salary of public-school teachers under a... — Oct 4

National AFSCME News

AFSCME Members Help Make the Wheels of a Unique Bus Go Round
Thanks to AFSCME members, a school bus filled with food items is helping South Florida students fight hunger. — Oct 22
House Bill Simplifies and Fixes PSLF, Overhauls Higher Education
The College Affordability Act will help fix the broken Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. — Oct 21
AFSCME Stands with Striking Chicago Public School Teachers
CTU represents 25,000 teachers, paraprofessionals and clinicians. They are demanding that newly elected Mayor Lori Lightfoot deliver on her campaign promises. — Oct 18
Saunders Urges ‘Back to Basics’ Strategy for 2020 Win and Beyond
What will help pro-worker allies win elections in 2020 and beyond? A “back to basics” strategy of organizing through face-to-face conversations, AFSCME President Lee Saunders says. — Oct 17
Quick Thinking, Decisive Action Save Connecticut Member’s Life
Heroic actions by his alert, quick-thinking colleagues saved a Connecticut member’s life after he suffered a workplace accident. — Oct 16