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DC 37 WEEKEND AT YANKEE STADIUM

DC 37 members are eligible for discounted tickets to the Tampa Bay Rays vs. New York Yankees games this summer. Each ticket includes an exclusive NY Yankees cap featuring the new DC 37 logo and a $15 food and beverage voucher. See dates and times below: 

July 19, 2024 at 7:05 p.m. 

July 20, 2024 at 1:05 p.m. 

To purchase discounted tickets, please click HERE. 

We encourage members to wear DC 37 green for this special event! We hope to see you there! 

* Please note that all sales are final and there are no refunds or cancellations. Upon completing your purchase, a receipt will be emailed to the email address you’ve provided. Your ticket(s) for admission will be emailed to you the day before the game.

LABOR DAY PARADE - SEPT 7

SAVE THE DATE

Are you ready to show off your Union Pride? March with DC 37 in this year’s Central Labor Council Labor Day Parade on Saturday, Sept. 7! More details to follow!

DC 37 MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES LEGAL SERVICES

Medicaid Planning Webinar

DC 37 MELS is pleased to offer Medicaid Planning: For Long Term & Nursing Home Care. We will be joined by elder law attorney Douglas J Chu who will walk us through how one can become eligible for Medicaid, covering the basic income and resource rules, how the application process works, options for protecting your assets from Medicaid estate recovery, and the new transfer penalty rules for home care services. We hope to see you there!
Wednesday, July 17 at 6 p.m. | Register HERE.

DC 37 MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES HOUSING PROGRAM

Affordable Housing Webinar

Finding affordable housing in NYC can be challenging. Let the DC 37 Municipal Employees Housing Program help! We are proud to offer you an Affordable Housing Webinar in partnership with the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). We will be joined by guest speakers Ana Ramirez and Shaheem Taylor, HPD’s Marketing Outreach Coordinators, as we discuss how to navigate the NYC Housing Connect portal, register an account, and submit an application to open housing lotteries. We hope to see you there! 

Saturday, July 13 at 11 a.m. | Register HERE.

First-Time Homebuyer Workshop

Are you thinking of buying your first home but don’t know where to begin? The DC 37 Municipal Employees Housing Program is pleased to offer a virtual First-Time Homebuyer Workshop. Allow us to assist you on your journey to homeownership as we discuss the mortgage process, pre-approvals, debt-to-income ratios, PMI, FHA loans, conventional loans, and much more! Bring your questions and we’ll provide the answers. We hope to see you there! 
Saturday, July 20 at 11 a.m. | Register HERE.

DC 37 POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE

2024 Voter Registration Deadlines

Are you and your family all set to participate in the 2024 elections? Elections for President, Congress, New York State Senate, and New York State Assembly are happening this year! You may register to vote or update your voter registration 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 take place on the second Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. via Zoom. 
The next meeting is on Thursday, Sept. 12. To register, click HERE.

 Support Your Union Political Action Fund!

In 2024 wealthy corporations and individuals will spend millions trying to diminish our union rights and benefits. It’s important that we support candidates who will fight against attempts to cut jobs and the advances we’ve fought hard for. By joining the PEOPLE Program, our DC 37 political action fund, we can get leaders in office who will fight for worker’s rights over corporate greed. PEOPLE contributions are used to do Get Out the Vote campaigns, lobbying around member issues, to directly support pro-workers candidates, and other important activities that we are restricted from using dues money to conduct. Become a PEOPLE contributor now by clicking HERE.

NON-PROFIT AND PRIVATE SECTOR

DC 37 Non-Profit and Private Sector Members represented by Locals 95, 205, 215, 253, and 389 are eligible for the following exciting education-related opportunities in 2024.

 Workshops

• Dignity for All Students Act (DASA)
  • Monday, Sept. 16 & Wednesday, Sept. 18 from 5-8 p.m.
  • Must attend BOTH sessions 
• School Violence Prevention and Intervention
  • Monday, Sept. 23 from 6-8 p.m. 
• Child Abuse and Maltreatment
  • Monday, Sept. 30 from 6-8 p.m. 

You can register for these workshops by clicking HERE. 

Classes and Prep Courses

• Child Development Associate (CDA)
  • Tuesdays and Thursdays, July 9 to Dec 12, 5:45-8:45 p.m. 
  • You must register for this course.
  • The cost of this course is $1,200. Scholarships are available.
• Content Specialty Test (CST) - Math
  • Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Sept. 10 to Oct. 2, 6-8 p.m. 
  • Total of 8 sessions to complete the course 
• Content Specialty Test (CST) - Arts & Sciences
  • Saturdays, Sept. 14 to Oct. 5, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. 
  • Total of 4 sessions to complete the course 
• Content Specialty Test (CST) - English Language Art & Science
  • Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Oct. 8 to Oct. 29, 6-8 p.m. 
  • Total of 7 sessions to complete the course 
• Educating All Students (EAS)
  • Mondays, Sept. 16 to Oct. 7, 6-8 p.m.
  • Total of 4 sessions to complete the course 
• Assessment of Teacher Assistant Skills (ATAS)

You can register for these classes and more by clicking HERE.

Scholarship Opportunities

Education Incentive Program (EIP)

This scholarship is awarded based on income and gives up to $2,500 per year for college courses and up to $1,250 for the CDA. This scholarship is available to classroom personnel only.  

For more information about these programs, call (212) 341-4991 or email mhunte@dc37.net.

DC 37 EDUCATION FUND

Applications for the Fall 2024 Semester Are Open!

The Education Fund is now accepting applications for courses beginning this September! For a list of current offerings, please visit our Classes and Benefits page by clicking HERE!

The DC 37 Green Jobs Training Program is Expanding!

The DC 37 Education Fund is happy to announce the Green Jobs Training Expansion Program, a grant-funded training program for eligible DC 37 members to receive free, hands-on instruction in areas of need within the green economy and energy sector. 

Training courses include Energy Auditing, Multifamily and Commercial Building Analyst, Carbon Accounting, LEED Green Associate, Energy Benchmarking and Construction Management. These courses and more will prepare members for certifications and licenses offered and recognized by the Building Performance Institute, Urban Green Council and Association of Energy Engineers. 

If you are interested in more information on these courses and what this training can provide for you, please click HERE. 

NYC Career Maps

The DC 37 Education Fund and CUNY’s New York City Labor Market Information Service (NYCLMIS) have created career maps to promote the career development of the DC 37 membership. These online maps identify, illustrate and describe opportunities for advancement for selected covered job titles. 

Career maps are available for the following fields: 

(1) Administrative and Data-Focused Health Care

(2) HVAC-R 

(3) IT Networking

(4) Parks and Recreation

(5) Patient-Care Focused Health Care

(6) Software Development

You can view these maps HERE. 

Be on the lookout for more Ed Fund career maps in the near future. For information, call the DC 37 Ed Fund at (212) 815-1700 or email edfund@dc37.net.  

Computer Courses for DC 37 Members

The DC 37 Education Fund offers many different computer courses to meet the varied needs of members. Click on the class of interest below to learn more about the program and to register today!

• Introduction to Computers (In-Person)
• Microsoft Word (Online)
• Microsoft Excel (Online)
• Microsoft Office Certificate (Online)
• Microsoft Office Professional (Online)
• NEW: AutoCAD (In-Person)
• NEW: Microsoft Excel Expert (Online)

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.

CUNY Counseling Is Here For You

Now is the ideal time to plan for enrollment at the CUNY college of your choice. Let Worker Education at the CUNY School of Labor & Urban Studies (SLU) help guide you through the process of finding the best CUNY program to match your education and career goals.

Expert advisors offer FREE one-on-one phone sessions on academic requirements for specific jobs; choosing a CUNY campus and major; applying to and financing a CUNY degree; certificate and non-credit options at CUNY, transferring previous credits, and more. Each session is free and catered to your specific goals and needs.

View the calendar and schedule your CUNY advisement session here. Need help finding a date/time that works for you? Email WorkerEd@slu.cuny.edu.

Summer GED Classes Available Online

Eligible DC 37 members can enroll in free GED classes through Kingsborough Community College. All classes are offered online in English and Spanish this Summer. Apply HERE for classes in English or HERE for classes in Spanish.

Free College Programs For Local 372 Members In Specific Job Titles

Local 372 Paraprofessionals can earn 18 credits annually towards a degree in Human Services through a partnership with Monroe College. 

To begin the process of enrolling for the Spring 2024 term, complete an online application: www.dc37edfund.org/monroectpcandidateform. 

For questions, email: ppunch@dc37.net.

Local 372 Members Working in School Food can earn an associate's degree in Nutrition and Culinary Management through a partnership with LaGuardia Community College. 

To begin enrolling for the Spring 2024 term, complete an online application at www.dc37edfund.org/laguardiacandidateform. 

For questions, email: lpicano@dc37.net.

Retirees Education Courses For Fall 2024

The Ed Fund is currently accepting applications for classes for the Fall 2024 cycle. Apply online by clicking HERE.

For questions, please contact Manuel Gomez-Rosa at mgomezrosa@dc37.net or call (212) 815-1700.

HOSPITAL FOR SPECIAL SURGERY (HSS)

Prevent Joint Pain On Your Summer Travels

Sitting for too long or too much often leads to stiff and sore joints. If you have arthritis or other joint issues, this pain can last for days. The experts at HSS have 6 TIPS to help prevent joint pain when traveling this summer so you can better enjoy your vacation. HSS is here to help DC 37 members and families – and we accept most insurance plans.

Connect with HSS TODAY:
Call: 212.606.1105
Email: HSS4DC37@hss.edu
Visit: HSS.edu/DC37

IMPORTANT REMINDER

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