DC 37’s members and resources are a political force working to achieve social and economic justice for all New Yorkers through campaigning, rallying and lobbying.

Political Action and Legislation Department (PAL)
DC 37 Members in Action
Legislative Victories
The union's Political Action and Legislation Department has helped to win a number of key political and legislative victories that have benefited New York's public employees.

Political Activities:
• Campaign Training
• Issue Campaigns
• DC 37 Community Associations
• Primary and General “Get Out the Vote” Election Day Operations
• Lobbying City Council
• Lobbying State Legislature
• Lobbying Institute
• Lobby Days (DC 37 and AFSCME)
• Legislative Conference
• Phone Banking
• Voter Registration
• Candidate Screening/Endorsements

New York Office:
125 Barclay Street – Room 408
New York, NY 10007
Telephone Number: (212) 815-1550
Fax Number: (212) 815-1553
Email: NCorrera@DC37.net or dc37polact@dc37.net

Albany Office:
150 State Street, Fifth Floor
Albany, NY 12207
Telephone Number: (518) 436-0665
Fax Number: (518) 436-1066

Lobbying Institute
More about the Lobbying Institute
FAQs about State and City government
Our annual Lobbying Institute trains hundreds of activists to effectively express to legislators their views regarding budget and legislative issues. PAL organizes Lobby Day trips to Albany by rank-and-file members and leaders to communicate our priorities loud and clear. For more information, call Political Action and Legislation at (212) 815-1550.


Getting Out the Vote
Voter registration
Phone banking/Volunteers Needed
During the 2004 election cycle, DC 37 endorsed 103 candidates in the general election and 101 of these individuals were elected. This included the election of DC 37 member Diane Savino as a State Senator and the re-election of U.S. Senator Charles Schumer.

Voting Rights
An online resource for voters from the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights (LCCR) and the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights Education Fund (LCCREF).


Community Associations
Community Associations
Locally, we are working hard to strengthen our community associations. They are the building blocks of our organizing efforts in neighborhoods throughout the city and are essential to addressing critical issues affecting union members and their families.


PEOPLE
The PEOPLE Program
PEOPLE FAQ
Which politicians have my PEOPLE dollars supported in 2000?
Another important political program is PEOPLE: "Public Employees Organized to Promote Legislative Equality." PEOPLE contributions are used to support federal elected officials who understand the needs and concerns of working families as well as AFSCME's lobbying efforts on issues such as welfare reform, privatization and pay equity. E-mail Pbernard@DC37.net to request a PEOPLE presentation.


Who Represents Me?
Find out who your representatives are.

Volunteer
Field Operations
Above all, your participation in the Political Action Committee meetings, phone bank operations, lobbying efforts and election activities make DC 37 a powerful advocate for New York City’s public employees. To volunteer, print and mail in a volunteer form or contact the Political Action Department at (212) 815-1550.

 

 

 

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