District Council 37

  • Change is Coming. DC 37 Endorses Adrienne Adams for Mayor. Union Delegates Vote to Endorse Pro-Worker Candidates
    Photo by Thea Setterbo BY ACACIA RODRIGUEZ The union’s candidate screening process is complete, the delegates voted, and the endorsements have been decided: Adrienne Adams is District Council 37’s top choice for mayor. For the first time, the union also endorsed a ranked choice slate of mayoral candidates, placing New York State Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani second and State Senator Zellnor Myrie third. Early voting for New York City’s June 24 Primary Election kicks off on Saturday, June 14, which is also the last date to register to vote. When voters fill out their ballots, they have the option of ranking their first through fifth choices for the offices of Mayor, Borough President, Comptroller, Public Advocate, and City Council. “Each candidate made presentations to our members on the screening committee, were affirmed by our Executive Board, and member-elected delegates had the final approval,” said Henry Garrido, DC 37 Executive Director. “The members chose experienced candidates who could govern with a steady hand and without controversy at a time when a lot of changes are coming from Washington.” A New Yorker raised in southeast Queens, Adams’ platform focuses on expanding services for families and righting a political landscape fraught with scandal [...] — Jun 6
  • Questions about Ranked Choice Voting? Get ready for Election Day with DC 37!
    DC 37 POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE There is one week left to register to vote in the New York City Primary Election! DC 37 Register to vote or update your voter registration HERE. The Green Machine wants to ensure you have everything you need to cast your ballot on June 24. Read on for the most up-to-date resources on ranked choice voting, including a video on how to fill out your ballot, and an in-person PAC meeting with a special guest to answer all of your questions! Learn about Ranked Choice Voting:Join Us IN-PERSON at Our June PAC Meeting Did you know NYC is using ranked choice voting to choose our next mayor? DC 37’s Political Action Committee and PAC Chair Donald Nesbit would like to welcome you back to a special in-person PAC meeting at DC 37 HQ! Join us to make sure your vote is being counted! Nia Alvarez-Mapp will join us from the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), who will answer all of your ranked choice ballot questions. We hope to see you there! Space is limited, please RSVP HERE. Thursday, June 12 at 6 p.m. | DC 37 HQ @ 125 Barclay Street PAC meetings take place on the second Thursday [...] — Jun 6
  • Important Update Regarding Your Health Care Benefits
    DC 37 Family, For the first time in over 40 years, the City has selected a proposal for a new health plan for active city employees, pre-Medicare retirees, and their dependents. The joint proposal from EmblemHealth and United Healthcare will unlock access to more primary care doctors, specialists, nurse practitioners, and mental health providers in New York City—all while remaining premium-free. The selection process was conducted in partnership with the Municipal Labor Committee (MLC), of which DC 37 and several of our Local unions are members. The City and the MLC will now begin the next phase of negotiating a contract agreement with Emblem and United. Once the contract is finalized and approved, all essential information will be communicated regarding the transition to the new plan. Additionally, city workers will continue to have the choice of enrolling in other plans offered by the city, including the HIP-HMO and MetroPlus plans, which also have no employee premiums. This is great news for our members who work for the City of New York. We’ve navigated a challenging road to get to this point, but the result is the tentative selection of a new health plan that will allow us to increase the [...] — Jun 5
  • Green Machine Takes on Albany During Critical State Budget Cycle
    Members of several locals lobby NY State Assembly Member Steven Raga. Photo by Charmaine Paige By MIKE LEE Hundreds of union activists and leaders flooded the halls of the State Capitol on March 4 for DC 37’s annual Lobby Day. Members packed the Lewis Swyer Theatre inside the “Egg” at the Empire State Plaza, where DC 37 Executive Director Henry Garrido and Political Action & Legislative Director Odetty Tineo briefed the group on their assignments and lobbying priorities. “We come to Albany to ensure the legislators do their jobs,” Garrido said. “If they don’t, we will remind them at the ballot box who we are. Why? Because we are not only the workers who make New York run but also their constituents.” Members spoke out on several critical items, including: Protecting New Yorkers from the burden of excessive charges for routine health procedures and medications through the Fair Pricing Act. DC 37 is at the forefront of tackling excessive pricing by private hospital systems in New York City. Supporting a .5% tax increase for New Yorkers earning more than $1 million and a 2% corporate tax increase. This promises to generate around $3 billion annually for the state and decrease [...] — Jun 3
  • DC 37 NEWS, EVENTS, and SERVICES YOU CAN USE in JUNE
    MONTHLY NEWSLETTER DC 37 POLITICAL ACTION It’s primary season! There are several important races on the ballot this June, including: NYC Mayor, City Comptroller, Public Advocate, Borough President, District Attorney (Brooklyn and Manhattan), and City Council. We want to make sure you and your family have everything you need to make your voice heard at the polls. The NYC Primary Election is Tuesday, June 24, with an early voting period from June 14-22. Register to Vote Today! Are you and your family all set to vote? Register to vote or update your voter registration HERE. To view a list of the current candidates endorsed by DC 37 for the June 24 Primary Election, please click HERE. Ready to Ranked-Choice Vote? The June Primary will utilize ranked choice voting (RCV) to determine who will take office for these important local races. In Ranked Choice Voting elections, you can now rank up to 5 of your favorite candidates for each office. You can learn more about ranked choice voting HERE and fill out a practice ballot HERE. Attend This Month’s Political Action Committee Meeting Join us for our monthly Political Action Committee Meetings to find out more about what’s happening in City [...] — May 29