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Labor for Harris Rally — Oct. 23

We need a president who will fight for workers and protect our union rights! Please join DC 37, Local 983, and other unions from across New York City for a rally on Oct. 23 to show our support for Vice President Kamala Harris in the upcoming 2024 presidential elections. Get more information and register to attend by Clicking Here

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DC 37 Education Opportunities

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NYCERS Members, Your Annual Disclosure Statement (ADS) is Ready

Your ADS contains important information about your:
• NYCERS membership service
• Contributions, interest and estimated benefits
• Beneficiaries
And much more!

Your Annual Disclosure Statement is only available online in your MyNYCERS account.

Log in or register today to view, download or print your ADS.

Click Here to Watch a NYCERS Video on Understanding Your ADS >

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2024 Voter Registration Deadlines

Are you and your family all set to participate in the 2024 elections? You may register to vote online HERE or check the status of your voter registration HERE.

NYS Election Calendar >>
NYS Voter Registration Deadlines >>

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UPR/AUPR "Volunteer" Overtime

We have been advised that the New York City Parks Department has been forcing members in the AUPR & UPR titles to "volunteer" for overtime, then paying it out as comp time instead of cash overtime. The comp overtime is being paid out at straight rate and not premium rate as required by law.

We are advising you to save all final approved overtime sheets reflecting the comp overtime being paid out at straight rate and email a copy of them to rjohnbase@gmail.com.

Do not volunteer! The Agency has to pay premium rate and be held accountable!

President's Message
Joe Puleo

Thank You For Electing Us Back Into Office

Thank all to all our members who voted in the recent Local 983 Election and returned us to office. Your overwhelming support is a sign that you have placed your trust in us and appreciate everything we have done for you while we’ve been in office. We also thank the Election Committee for their hard work and diligence in what was a long process.

This was the first election where members had multiple ways of voting — in person, online, and via telephone. It successfully allowed easier access for members outside of midtown Manhattan to vote.

We have a lot of changes coming — all positive steps to make us even more accessible than we have been in the past. Last year, we redesigned and improved our website, implemented the Local 983 Union Strong Mobile App, and started utilizing an email blast system, all to keep you more aware of union news. Be sure you have signed up for everything so you stay in the know. You can do this all via our website at local983.com.

We are diligently working on settling all our contracts and making sure you get your raises soon. We are planning lunchtime meetings for members with Officers, more ways to reach your representatives, and emailing out monthly updates.

On behalf of my entire team, thank for you the overwhelming support you have shown us.

STRONGER TOGETHER

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Contact

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212.815.1983

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Joe Puleo & Team Sworn Into Office

After a year-plus delay in officer elections, President Joe Puleo (center) and his team were sworn back into office by DC 37 Executive Director Henry Garrido on June 22 at a special membership meeting.

Photo: From left: MVO Supr. José Padilla, TEA3 Farris Coley, APSW Sylvester Ervin, Sergeant-at-Arms Michael Burke, Vice President Ralph Baselice, Secretary-Treasurer Marlena Giga, DC 37 Executive Director Henry Garrido, President Joe Puleo, Vice President Thomas DiNardo, HPPT Robert Aponte, Vice President Victor Shannon, Trustee Van Scatliffe, and ACHR Vincent Gismundi. In front: Recording Secretary Donald Chapman.