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August Meeting Highlights

DC 37 Retiree, 

We wanted to share with you some follow-up information from our recent membership meeting held on Thursday, August 29th, at 10:00AM. 

July Meeting Recap

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June Meeting Recap

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May Membership Meeting Recap

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Administratorship Update

Dear AFSCME DC 37 Retirees Associati

Administratorship Judicial Panel Decision


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

Economists with Diverse Views Agree: Federal Aid to States, Cities, Towns Is Needed Now

Economists of diverse backgrounds, who might otherwise disagree on a range of policy issues, spoke with a single voice on Monday on the need for Congress to provide robust aid to states, cities and towns.

Such aid, they said, is crucial in the midst of an economic crisis that is decimating state and local budgets and threatening essential public services that are critical to beating the pandemic and jumpstarting the economy.

Request An Absentee Ballot For Primary Day June 23 & Volunteer

As you may have heard, Governor Cuomo has made a series of changes that will impact this year’s primary elections. In an executive order, he has cancelled the special elections for Queens Borough President, and the 31st Assembly District.

The Governor has mandated, through executive order, that the state Board of Elections mail all registered voters a postage-paid absentee ballot application. While poll sites will remain open, an absentee ballot offers everyone the safest way to vote during the coronavirus pandemic. 

During National EMS Week, Thank First Responders with More Than Words

As New York City became the epicenter of the global coronavirus pandemic, emergency medical services (EMS) professionals, including AFSCME member Laura Hartnett, were working 16-hour shifts instead of their normal eight-hour shifts to respond to the flood of emergency calls.

Across the country in California, AFSCME member Blake

Honoring AFSCME Public Safety Members During Law Enforcement Week

During Law Enforcement Week, we honor public safety officers who paid the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. We also recognize the unique role that first responders like AFSCME law enforcement members play during times of crisis.

AFSCME Retirees on May Day and Covid-19 In Memoriam Page

Union Family, 

May 1 was International Workers' Day, or May Day, when we reflect on the labor movement -- the progress we have made and the work we still have to do. 

This year’s International Workers' Day came in the middle of a devastating public health crisis. Public service workers are on the front lines each and every day, and far too many have succumbed to COVID-19 while putting their neighbors’ safety above their own. 

How to Reach DC 37 Retirees Assn. & DC 37; Dues Update

The DC 37 Retirees Association office is officially open. The hours are Monday to Thursday, 10:00 AM- 3:00 PM.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, an appointment is necessary for in-person meetings with office personnel. It is recommended that visitors wear a face mask during their visit to the office. To schedule an appointment, please call 212-815-1790 or send an email to retassn@dc37.net.

Building Solidarity to Tackle the Covid-19 Aftermath

This is a repost of an April 29, 2020 article by Neal Frumkin that appeared on LaborPress.org

This Workers Memorial Day, We Honor Those Who Died at Work, Including From COVID-19

Roxie Nelson remembers her father, Ed Nelson, as a caring and passionate man who often put the needs of others before his own.

“When I was around him his phone was always busy, and he would take calls from people all the time,” she recalls. “He was always working to help somebody, whether it was at the union or friends or family. He would take care of people whenever they needed help.”