With the doors open at 125 Barclay St., DC 37’s Committee celebrations have returned in full force with community, dance, storytelling, delicious cuisines, cultural performances, and calls to action.
Jewish Heritage Committee
Elected leaders and DC 37 members honored the contributions of Jewish workers in building the labor movement at the DC 37 Jewish Heritage Celebration on May 22. From left: Local 1189 NYC Psychologists President and Chair of the DC 37 Jewish Heritage Committee, Dr. Leonard Davidman, Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine, NYC Council Member Julie Menin, DC 37 Executive Director Henry Garrido, David G. Greenfield, Chief Executive Officer, Met Council, Local 1407 Grievance Rep and committee member Igor Galanter, and NYPD Chief Chaplain Rabbi Dr. Alvin Kass, who is also a Local 299 member. Photo by Mike Lee.
Latino Heritage Committee
Members of the DC 37 Latino Heritage Committee marched down Fifth Avenue during the 68th Annual National Puerto Rican Day Parade on June 8. The committee, which is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month as PEPTalk goes to press, is chaired by SSEU Local 371 Executive Vice President Doris Murphy and works to encourage Latino members to become involved in the union as leaders within their locals, in the political process, and in their communities. Photo by Vandyke Williams.
Asian Heritage Committee
The DC 37 Asian Heritage Committee organized an event on June 13 that celebrated the rich contributions of AAPI communities. In recognition of the importance of Asian American and Pacific Islanders within the workforce and the labor movement, the Asian Heritage Committee works to unite union members and to bring to their attention the needs and concerns of AAPI workers. Pictured: Local 1407 NYC Accountants, Statisticians & Actuaries President and Chair of the DC 37 Asian Heritage Committee Maf Misbah Uddin with committee members and special guests. Photo courtesy of Maf Misbah Uddin.