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Join us on April 25th for the DC 37 Retiree Association Membership Meeting!

We hope you can join our upcoming DC 37 Retirees Association April Membership Meeting on Thursday, April 25th at 10:00 am ET.

DC 37 Retiree Chapter Administratorship Judicial Panel Decision


JUDICIAL PANEL CASE NO. 24-015
District Council 37 Retirees Chapter Administratorship

Fix Tier 6

Reforming the state's pension system is critical for the state, local governments, school districts, and transportation systems to recruit and retain employees.

Exciting Educational Opportunities for DC37 Retirees!

We're excited to share details about our Spring 2024 Retirees education program, brought to you through a Partnership with the DC 37 Education Department and the DC 37 Retirees Association. This program offers a variety of enriching experiences in education, recreation, and social engagement tailored for retirees like you. There's something to suit everyone's interests: health and fitness, history, computer/digital skills and language classes.

Administratorship FAQ

An administratorship is a process established under Article IX of the International Constitution, under which the International President is authorized to appoint representatives to assume responsibility for the day-to-day affairs of an affiliate when the affiliate is found to have violated the International Constitution. Under this provision, he may appoint administrators to carry out these responsibilities on his behalf.

Online Education Classes for Retirees & Free Tax Prep Info.

EDUCATION CLASSES FOR DC 37 RETIREES - Spring 2021 Online

Spring 2021 Education Classes will be offered online for members of the DC 37 Retirees Association in conjunction with the DC 37 Education Department. To register for these virtual classes, please fill out the application form, or register directly online, on the DC 37 website at https://www.dc37.net/benefits/education/deptclasses/retirees 

FREE TAX PREPARATION OPTIONS

Saunders calls Georgia runoff victories a ‘bold mandate for change’

AFSCME President Lee Saunders called the victories of the Rev. Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff in Georgia’s Senate runoff elections “a bold mandate for change.”

Another reason to involve yourself in the GA Senate runoffs – funding for front-line heroes

Here’s a crucial reason for working people to do all they can to help Jon Ossoff and the Rev. Raphael Warnock win the Georgia Senate runoff elections in January – federal aid to states, cities, towns and schools.

If Ossoff and Warnock prevail, there will be a pro-worker majority in the U.S. Senate. Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, as president of the Senate, will cast the tie-breaking vote when the chamber is deadlocked.

Nov. 2020 Retirees Ad: Fighting for Retirees

The Retirees Association of DC 37, AFSCME, placed an ad in the Nov. 20, 2020, issue of The Chief-Leader in solidarity with retirees and remembering the association's late past presidents Rochelle Mangual, Stuart Leibowitz and Alma Osborne. To view the ad, please click on the artwork or link below.

Biden: Union, business leaders agree that funding the front lines is ‘urgent’

President-elect Joe Biden and Vice president-elect Kamala Harris on Monday brought together business and union leaders, including AFSCME President Lee Saunders, for a virtual meeting to discuss an economic recovery agenda for the country.

Following the meeting, Biden warned of a “dark winter” ahead for the nation and highlighted consensus among the labor leaders and CEOs alike on the need to fund the front lines.

In the middle of a pandemic, Trump threatens health care for millions of Americans

It was bad enough that the Trump administration failed miserably in its response to the coronavirus pandemic, ignoring the science and failing to come up with a national strategy.

It was pathetic and tragic when Republicans in Congress failed to summon the courage to support the everyday heroes who saved our communities by funding the front lines.

Through our electoral program, AFSCME members made a difference in the 2020 election

With so much at stake for working families in the 2020 election, AFSCME members across the country stood up to the challenge once again. Although the pandemic prevented us from putting thousands of boots on the ground as we normally do, AFSCME members still made a huge difference in key races across the country.

PA members fired up and ready to go at AFSCME volunteer kickoff

This past Saturday, you might have been cooking a late breakfast, planning a fun weekend activity or taking some quiet time with your family. But with 10 days to go until the most important election of our lifetimes, more than 200 AFSCME members were fired up and raring to go during a Pennsylvania volunteer kickoff Zoom call, one of many being held around the country as the Big Green Machine kicks into high gear.