November, News You Can Use !
1503 Members News
Informational Meeting on NYCE PPO Health Insurance
Thursday, November 6th at 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM in The Eatery
Join us to learn more about our new health insurance benefit.
General Membership Meeting, Eatery, Monday, Nov 17th, 5:30pm
DC 37 Committee Meetings
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: Nov 20| Register HERE.
DC37 Women’s Committee
The DC 37 Women’s Committee invites all members and retirees to join its virtual meeting on , Nov 17 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 Accepting Applications for Winter 2026 cycle.
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.
Education/ Scholarships
Union Plus Scholarships for Union Members and Their Families
Union Plus is a non-profit organization founded by the AFL-CIO (of which AFSCME is a member union and which DC 37 is a local affiliate of AFSCME) that provides benefit programs to union members and their families. Union Plus Scholarships are available to help union families with the cost of college, with awards ranging from $500 to $4,000.
The 2026 Union Plus Scholarship application is currently available with a deadline of January 31, 2026. For more information on this scholarship and to apply, click HERE.
AFSCME scholarships are open to all members! The AFSCME family Scholarship is due on December 31.
Union Plus College Program: Union members and their families can earn an Associate Degree or a Bachelor’s Degree 100% online while minimizing their out-of-pocket costs thanks to exclusive union discounts, financial aid, and grants. The Union Plus scholarship is due on January 31.
