November, News You Can Use ! updated 11/10/25
1503 Members News
General Membership Meeting, Eatery, Monday, Nov 17th, 5:30pm
The Local 1503 Immigrant Workers Committee
All members of Local 1503 are invited to attend the Immigrant Workers Committee meeting on November 18 at 7:00 PM.
We will be meeting online via Zoom, and you can join us using this link: bit.ly/3JtXMsF. If you have any questions or need more information, please feel free to contact Lauren at [email protected].
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.
DC 37 Committee Meetings
Local 3005 Political Action Committee (PAC)
Join the Local 3005 Political Action Committee (PAC) to learn about the New York Health Act (NYHA). NYHA is the only bill currently in the New York state legislature that would guarantee comprehensive, high quality healthcare for every New Yorker — no exceptions. If the NYHA were enacted, our health insurance would be taken off the bargaining table, allowing us to bargain for more competitive salary increases.
Once implemented, the NYHA would ensure that every New Yorker receives primary care, specialty care, vision, dental, hearing, mental health, reproductive care, substance abuse, maternal care, prescription drugs and long term care.
Under the NYHA there would be no more worrying if your doctor or hospital is in your insurance provider’s network. You see the doctors you want, when you want, without cost as a barrier to care.
When : Wednesday, Nov 12, 2025, 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Register for Zoom 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: 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.
DC 37 HEALTH & SECURITY PLAN
After years of rigorous research, discussions, and negotiations with potential providers and the City of New York, we have developed a modernized, equitable health plan that enhances and expands access to premium-free care— all while lowering your out-of-pocket costs.
The NYC Employees PPO (NYCE PPO) Plan will take effect beginning Jan. 1, 2026. The open enrollment and transfer period begins Nov. 1, where members will be able to select which of the City’s available health plans best fits their needs.
View the Special Health Care Edition of PEPTalk Magazine HERE for more information.
Health & Security Plan Benefit Fairs
The DC 37 Health & Security Plan invites you to attend an upcoming Health & Security Plan Benefit Fair. These monthly fairs are a great opportunity to learn more about your Health & Security benefits and the variety of resources available to you as a DC 37 member. All members are welcome to attend and take advantage of this event. We look forward to seeing you there!
Monday, Nov. 17, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | DC 37 Headquarters, 125 Barclay
Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2-4 p.m. | DC 37 Headquarters, 125 Barclay
Flu Vaccines Now Available at AdvantageCare Physicians
Located inside the DC 37 Health Center at 115 Chambers Street in Manhattan, AdvantageCare Physicians (ACPNY) is offering flu vaccines to DC 37 members now through Dec. 2.
Vaccine appointments are available:
Mondays: 2-6 p.m.
Tuesdays: 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Appointments are required and can be made by using myChart, calling 646-680-4227, or stopping by the office to book your visit.
To learn more about ACPNY, please visit acpny.com.
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.
