News You Can Use: August Edition, August edition (updated 8/28/25)
Immigrant Workers Committee meeting –
Sunday, August 17, at 1pm on zoom.
Topic: Immigrant Workers Committee Meeting
Time: Aug 17, 2025 01:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82219328056?pwd=DHB3MFB16CtH89hUsUBJBeco7oURqm.1
Meeting ID: 822 1932 8056
Get Organized! Town Hall
Join us for an important town hall meeting to talk about new attacks on the public services we provide, the laws that protect our health and safety at work, and our job security – even our freedom to join a union. Learn how these actions will impact you and how we’ll fight back together. Open to all DC 37 members
Date: Thursday, August 21
Know Your Rights Training: Special Session on Immigrant Rights
Date: August 26 (Tuesday)
Session Times:
– 7:30 PM EST
– 10:30 PM EST
Join us for a 75-minute virtual training focused on immigrant rights as we strengthen our power and solidarity in the labor movement.
Who Should Attend:
Everyone in the AFSCME-CWU network is welcome!
Zoom Link: Will be sent closer to the date.
Interested?
Email [email protected] to receive the link!
Let’s stand together and learn how to empower ourselves and each other!
MARCH ON WALL STREET
August 28, DC 37 teams up with the National Action Network for the March on Wall Street, where we’ll hold Wall Street accountable for perpetuating inequality and demand financial reforms that benefit everyone, regardless of background. DC 37 members, meet at our HQ at 125 Barclay at 9 AM before we take off for the March on Wall Street.
Save the Date! 2025 NYC Labor Day Parade & March
Saturday, September 6, 10AM: Join the New York City Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO for the nation’s biggest and oldest Labor Day Parade! Tens of thousands of workers from over 200 unions and constituency groups will march up NYC’s famed Fifth Avenue, from 44th to 64th Street, in a powerful display of solidarity and pride.
Save the Date ! LOCAL 1503 GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Eatery, Thursday, Sept 25, 5:30pm
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DC 37 AT THE YANKEES
Join District Council 37 and the New York Yankees for a fun-filled day at Yankee Stadium!
Game Dates: August 25-27 against the Nationals and September 26-28 against the Orioles.
Each Ticket includes:
– An exclusive New York Yankees DC 37 Hat. Choose between a blue or green hat at checkout
– $15 New York Yankees Food & Beverage Voucher
The Yankees will send your tickets to the email address you use for purchase. Hat and voucher pickup instructions will also be provided via email prior to the event.
Buy your tickets HERE.
DC 37 REWARDS
Introducing DC 37 Rewards Wellness, plus a Mets Giveaway!
DC 37 Rewards provides exclusive perks to DC 37 members, including regular giveaways, special member events and hundreds of shopping, travel and entertainment discounts.
Now, DC 37 members can access free, on-demand wellness through the app, including work-out videos, yoga, meditation, ways to manage stress and sleep better, and fun weekly health challenges with prizes!
Don’t miss out: DC 37 Rewards will give away 100 free Mets tickets in August! DC 37 Rewards Wellness and the Mets giveaway are both sponsored by MetroPlus Health.To access DC 37 Rewards, sign up at dc37rewards.com or download the DC 37 Rewards mobile app from the App Store or Google Play.
DC 37 EDUCATION FUND
The Ed Fund is Accepting Applications for Summer and Fall Classes!
If you are looking to enroll in an Education Fund program, now is the time to submit an application. Space in many programs is limited! To apply for a course, view our list of programs by clicking HERE.
Changes to Tuition Reimbursement Benefit
Beginning with classes, courses, and workshops taken on or after Jan. 1, 2024, eligible DC 37 members can now be reimbursed up to $1,500 by the DC 37 Education Fund as long as the requirements for reimbursement are met. Additionally, tuition reimbursement applications can now be submitted completely online.
For more information on the changes to the reimbursement benefit, please click HERE.
Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS)
Got Joint Pain? HSS is here to help!
Joint pain can be complicated. Treating it means knowing which part of the joint is affected, what’s causing the pain, and a patient’s overall health.
HSS experts know about joints. It’s our specialty.
If you or a family member are experiencing joint, back, knee, or muscle pain, HSS can help. The HSS Perform team will connect you with in-network care at one of our convenient locations in New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut.
Connect with HSS TODAY:
Call: 212.606.1105
Email: [email protected]
Visit: HSS.edu/DC37
MSK DIRECT
If you or a loved one is impacted by cancer and would like to explore the options at MSK, call DC 37’s dedicated phone number: 833-786-3365 or visit mskcc.org/dc37.
Met News
The Met is a member of the International Council of Museums (ICOM). This membership includes a limited number of cards that grant free admission to other ICOM institutions. These cards are available to Met staff to borrow on a first come, first serve basis, for up to three consecutive weeks.
The Director’s office recommends that a request for an ICOM card be submitted six weeks in advance of the desired pick-up date as availability is not guaranteed. This is a great perk to look into as you are planning Fall trips as summer is already booked! To reserve and ICOM card please fill out this form and if you have any questions, please email [email protected].
Softball
The Metropolitans vs. The Met Opera Pitch Hitters
August 7, 2025 – 6pm
Central Park, Heckscher Playground, Field #4
The Metropolitans vs. The Met Cloisters
Catch The Met 5th Avenue and Cloisters teams go head-to-head! Come support your coworkers!
August 11, 2025 – 5:30pm
Great Lawn, Field #1
The Metropolitans vs. Gagosian Blue Chips
August 18, 2025 – 7pm
96th St., Field #6
Update on NYS COVID-19 Leave Legislation
he COVID-19 Quarantine Leave Legislation expired on July 31, 2025. If you or your family members are sick and unable to come to work, you have access to your accrued and available sick time to care for both yourself and your loved ones. If you have any questions, please contact [email protected]
