November News
Local 1503 News
General Membership Meeting
📅 Date: Monday, Nov 23rd
⏰ Time: 5:30 PM
📍 Location: The Eatery
DC37 Day of Action
This Day of Action will be a recurring event on the 6th of every month until we get a new city contract.
You can download and print a few sign options HERE or create your own!
- Gather your coworkers.
- Take a group photo holding your signs.
- Email your photos to [email protected].
- Share your photos on social media. Tag @dc37nyc and @dc37local1503 and use #DC37CONTRACTNOW.
📢Let’s stand with the workers at The Crucible in Oakland!
DC 37 Committee Meetings
Political Action Committee Meetings
DC 37’s monthly Political Action Committee (PAC) meetings are a resource for members and retirees to learn more about the issues we are advocating for at City Hall and in Albany. Meetings are held on the second Thursday of every month. Our PAC Chair is Donald Nesbit, DC 37 Executive Board Member and Local 372 Executive Vice President. Please join us for our next PAC Meeting on Thursday, Nov. 12 at 6 p.m. at DC 37 Headquarters, 125 Barclay Street. Our special guest will be New York City Council Deputy Speaker Dr. Nantasha Williams of the 27th Council District in Queens.
RSVP HERE.
If you are interested in learning more about DC 37 Political Action or have questions, please contact us at [email protected] or 212-815-1550.
2026 Member Legislative Conference
Please join DC 37 for our 2026 Member Legislative Conference on Saturday, November 14th. This year’s conference will focus on housing, Workers’ Compensation reform, AI regulation, consumer affordability, and other important legislative priorities. Breakfast and registration will begin at 8 a.m. Registration is required to attend. Register today at https://www.mobilize.us/afscmedc37/event/1055446/!
DC 37 EDUCATION FUND
Apply For Fall 2026 Ed Fund Classes Using the New Ed Fund Academy Learning Management System
The DC 37 Education Fund is proud to launch the Ed Fund Academy, a new learning management system that functions as a centralized learning platform for the courses and programs offered by the DC 37 Education Fund. This platform conveniently allows eligible members to see available programs, classes they are enrolled in, and their progress in those classes.
Access to the Ed Fund Academy is available online, and you may sign up HERE or through the dedicated ‘Go.Learn’ mobile app accessible on Google Play and the App Store. Note that you must create your account online first before you can access the platform using mobile apps. Additionally, your username on the platform must be your first and last name.
To help you navigate the new platform, check out Frequently Asked Questions, tutorial videos, and step-by-step guides HERE.
All students wishing to take classes with the Education Fund must first register with the new learning management system by clicking HERE and selecting Register. New accounts take approximately 24-28 hours to be verified, so sign up today!
Note on eligibility: While all DC 37 members may register for the Ed Fund Academy, members of SSEU Local 371 and the Non-Profit/Private Sector locals are not eligible for DC 37 Education Fund benefits except for the Lillian Roberts Women’s Leadership Academy.
Registration For the Lillian Roberts Women’s Leadership Academy Is Now Open
Embark on a 10-week journey of empowerment and growth with our comprehensive leadership training program. Gain valuable insights into gender dynamics, power relationships, and effective leadership strategies. Led by experienced professionals, LRWLA equips women with the skills and confidence to excel in leadership roles. This program begins in March 2027, but space is limited. To register, look for the course under the “Labor Education – Winter 2027” catalog within the DC 37 Ed Fund Academy.
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 help union families cover the cost of college, with awards ranging from $1,000 to $4,000. The 2027 Union Plus Scholarship application is currently available with a deadline of January 31, 2027. For more information on this scholarship and to apply, click HERE.
