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We’re Home: Union Headquarters Reopens as State-of-the-Art Member Service Center By MIKE LEE District Council 37 is home. After a five-plus-year redevelopment effort, DC 37’s iconic headquarters on 125 Barclay Street reopened just in time to celebrate the union’s 80th anniversary of receiving its charter from the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). The week-long festivities kicked off with an official ribbon-cutting on Oct. 22 before the first Delegates meeting held in-person since the COVID-19 shutdown in March 2020. Attendees were impressed with the dramatic changes to the building and modernized, state-of-the-art interior. “It’s absolutely beautiful,” said Samantha Rappa-Giovagnoli, President of NYC Health Department Technical Professional Employees Local 3005. “It has been a long time since DC 37 members had a home to come to.” The reconstruction effort began in the late summer of 2019. Architectural firm Hunter Roberts was responsible for reconstructing the union’s headquarters to create a more efficient, service-oriented, and sustainable space. The new building consolidates several union facilities into one operations center, the second step in the union’s long-term plan that also saw the grand opening of the DC 37 Health Center at 115 Chambers St. in November 2021. “This new building means the beginning of our renaissance,” said Henry Garrido, DC 37 [...] — Dec 16
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Our Union, Our Home We did it! We have returned to our Union Headquarters at 125 Barclay. After five years of hard work, we opened the doors to our renovated building in October. I’m proud to present our members, retirees, and staff with a state-of-the-art facility offering high-quality services and substantial floor space for political and social events. Executive DirectorHenry Garrido What better moment to return home than just in time to celebrate District Council 37’s 80th anniversary? On Oct. 26, 1944, this union received a charter from the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). Since our founding many decades ago, we have grown in strength, standing up and winning against influential leaders like Robert Moses and Robert Wagner. Taking on the struggle for racial equality, DC 37 was one of the first unions to back the Civil Rights movement and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s efforts, a commitment that continues today. We led and won the 1965 Welfare Workers strike, organized tens of thousands of public hospital workers, and were instrumental in saving New York City from bankruptcy in the 1970s. Expanding member services was a priority of then-Associate Director Lillian Roberts, and in 1971, she helped establish the DC [...] — Dec 16
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DC 37 NEWS, EVENTS, and SERVICES YOU CAN USE in DECEMBER 2024 MONTHLY NEWSLETTER From the DC 37 Family We’re grateful for the work our members do to keep New York running every single day. This city doesn’t run without you. From our family to yours, please enjoy the holiday! HEAT YOUR HOME THIS WINTER WITH HEAP Applications for the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) are now open! Heating costs can get expensive. As the weather gets colder, HEAP ensures New Yorkers can afford to heat their homes without breaking the bank. Eligible New Yorkers can get up to $1,000 to cover heating bills, $4,000 to repair a boiler, and $8,000 for a boiler replacement. HEAP makes a real difference in the lives of New Yorkers. Last year alone, it saved families across New York over $397 million. You can learn more, check your eligibility, and apply for assistance HERE. DC 37 MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES LEGAL SERVICES Housing Webinar MELS Housing Attorneys will answer your questions about getting repairs, rights of family members to take over apartments, legal notices that precede court action, leases and renewal increases, landlord harassment, one-shot deals, charitable grants, and tenant protections available under the Good Cause Eviction law. Wednesday, Jan. 8 at 6 p.m.| Register HERE. DC 37 MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES [...] — Nov 29
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Welcome Home, DC 37! After five years away, today we officially open the doors of a modernized, state-of-the-art union headquarters at 125 Barclay Street in Lower Manhattan. Members can walk into 125 Barclay between 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday to be assisted– no appointment necessary. Our phone numbers remain unchanged, and you are encouraged to dial 212-815-1000 to reach our member service line during business hours. We can’t wait to welcome you to your new union home! As a friendly reminder, DC 37 is no longer located at the Temporary Service Center at 420 West 45th Street.Health & Security Plan Benefits: Audiology and Dental services have permanently relocated to the DC 37 Health Center at 115 Chambers Street. For Audiology appointments, please call the Audiology Center at 212-791-2126. For Dental appointments, please call the Dental Center at 212-815-1006. For all other Health & Security Plan inquiries, please call the H&S Inquiry Unit at 212-815-1234. — Nov 4
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DC 37 NEWS, EVENTS, and SERVICES YOU CAN USE in NOVEMBER MONTHLY NEWSLETTER DC 37 IS COMING HOME! On Monday, Nov. 4, your new DC 37 union headquarters will open for service at 125 Barclay in Lower Manhattan! We can’t wait to welcome you to your new union home for benefits and services, programming, events, rallies and more. Members can walk into 125 Barclay between 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday to be assisted– no appointment necessary. Our phone numbers remain unchanged, and you are encouraged to dial 212-815-1000 to reach our member service line during business hours. Please be aware that DC 37 staff will no longer be located at the Temporary Service Center at 420 West 45th Street after Friday, Nov. 1.Health & Security Plan Benefits: Audiology and Dental services have permanently relocated to the DC 37 Health Center at 115 Chambers Street. For appointments, please call the H&S Inquiry Unit at 212-815-1234. DC 37 POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE The General Election is on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. DC 37 members are standing in unity to get pro-worker candidates elected across New York. We want to make sure you have all the information you need to make your voice heard at the polls this election season! Here are a few [...] — Oct 30