News You Can Use: September edition(undated 9/11/25)
LOCAL 1503 GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
The Eatery, Thursday, Sept 25, 5:30pm
Members News
Eurydice Roman is performing in two stand-up comedy shows.
The first show is on Saturday, September 13, at 5:30 PM in New York City.
Click for more information and Tickets
The second show is on Sunday, September 14, at 7 PM at the Starr Struck venue in Whiskey Cellar.
Click for more information and Tickets
Clarence Klingebeil‘s photography exhibition “Misfits” at gallery 201@105 runs from September 28 to November 23, 2025. The Artist Reception is on September 28 from 5 to 8 PM, with Artist talks on October 10 and November 14 at 6 PM. For more information, click here.
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MARCH WITH US AT THE CLC LABOR DAY PARADE
Show New York City our Union Power! March with your fellow union members and their families to show solidarity in the annual Central Labor Council Labor Day Parade. The first 500 attendees will receive an exclusive DC 37 t-shirt!
WHEN: Saturday, September 6 | 9 a.m.
WHERE: DC 37’s assembly point at West 44th Street between 6th Avenue and Broadway
Register HERE.
Attend Political Action Committee Meetings
Join us for our monthly Political Action Committee Meetings to find out more about what’s happening in City Hall and Albany. Meetings usually take place on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. via Zoom.
Next meeting: Thursday, September 11th | Register HERE.
DC 37 LATINO HERITAGE COMMITTEE
Please DC 37 as we celebrate this year’s Latino Heritage Month, celebrating the culture and the history of the Latino community, with events at union headquarters.
DC 37 Latino Heritage Ribbon Cutting Ceremony:
Thursday, September 4, 5-8 p.m., 125 Barclay Street, New York, NY 10007
DC 37 Latino Heritage Finale:
Friday, September 26, 6-10 p.m., 125 Barclay Street, New York, NY 10007
DC 37 CLIMATE JUSTICE COMMITTEE
Are you passionate about climate change? Do you want to meet like-minded union siblings fighting for climate justice? DC 37 members and retirees are invited to join the next Climate Justice Committee Meeting.
Tuesday, Sept. 9 at 6 p.m. | Contact Jon Forster, Co-Chair of the Climate Justice Committee, at [email protected].
DC37 Women’s Committee
The DC 37 Women’s Committee invites all members and retirees to join its virtual meeting on Monday, Sept 15 at 6 PM.
Meetings usually take place on the 3rd Monday of each month at 6 p.m. via Zoom.
Meeting ID 883 1238 5001
DC 37 EDUCATION FUND
The Ed Fund is Still Accepting Applications for 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 so to find out what is available to apply for a course, view our list of programs by clicking HERE.
Master Public Speaking in Eight Weeks!
From nervous beginner to confident communicator — learn to speak with poise, power and purpose.
Overcome stage fright
Build dynamic speeches
Choose Your Online Schedule:
Classes are on Tuesdays, from 6-9 p.m. (September 9-October 28) or on Saturdays, from 10 a.m.-Noon (September 13-November 1)
Registration deadline for the Tuesday classes is August 30, and for the Saturday classes, the deadline to register is September 5. Email [email protected] to register now!
Conflict Resolution: Turn Tension Into Teamwork
Master the skills to navigate workplace conflict with confidence, clarity, and empathy, and learn how people process the world. Discover how to communicate under pressure and to build your personal conflict resolution toolkit. No experience needed — just curiosity and a growth mindset!
The online course schedule is on Thursdays, 6–9 p.m., from September 18 to October 23. The registration deadline is September 5. Email [email protected] to register now!
DC 37 Education Fund Fall 2025 Computer Programs
Currently available computer programs:
Computer Classes at Queens College – Online Sessions:
- Microsoft Word, Tuesdays, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Sept. 30-Dec. 16 – Online. REGISTER HERE
- Microsoft Excel Level II, Thursdays, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Oct. 2-Dec. 11 – Online. REGISTER HERE
- Microsoft Excel Level I, Wednesdays, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Oct. 1-Dec. 10 – Online. REGISTER HERE
City College/Center for Workers Education
Certificate received after completion.
- Microsoft Excel Level I, Fridays, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. Sept. 12-Nov. 14 – Online. REGISTER HERE
- Microsoft Excel Level II, Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Sept. 13-Nov. 15 – Online. REGISTER HERE. Note: Microsoft Word is a prerequisite.
- Microsoft Office Professional, Tuesdays, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. Sept. 9-Nov. 25 – Online. REGISTER HERE
- Microsoft PowerPoint, Thursdays, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. Sept. 11-Nov. 13 – Online. REGISTER HERE
- AutoCAD by Autodesk, Tuesdays/Thursdays, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Sept. 23-Nov. 13 – In-Person. REGISTER HERE
Hostos Community College- Online Sessions:
Microsoft Excel Expert (Level III), Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Sept. 27-Dec. 20 – Online. REGISTER HERE
Microsoft Office Certificate Level I, Tuesdays/Thursdays, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Sept. 23-Dec. 9 – Online. REGISTER HERE
Microsoft Office Certificate Level II, Tuesdays/Thursdays, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Sept. 23-Dec. 9 – Online. REGISTER HERE
Microsoft Office Certificate Level I, Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Sept. 27-Dec. 20 – Online. REGISTER HERE
Retirees Education Courses for Fall 2025
The Ed Fund is currently accepting applications for Fall 2025 classes. Apply online by clicking HERE. For questions, please contact Manuel Gomez-Rosa at [email protected] or call (212) 815-1700.
