ICE Out of Minnesota

On January 23, an estimated 50,000 people marched in Minneapolis, demanding ICE out of Minnesota. Hundreds of clergy members were arrested in acts of civil resistance at the Minneapolis St Paul airport. Read more: In The Twin Cities, A Massive Strike Against ICE | Labor Notes (Photo: Labor Notes)

Since 2024, unions have been building their muscle, working together in coalitions, working toward what we can win if we all work together. We’re doing the same in NYC – join us on February 21 for solidarity school. Register here.

Solidarity with Striking Nurses

On Monday, January 12, nearly 15,000 NYC private sector nurses went on strike at Mount Sinai, NY Presbyterian and Montefiore hospitals. 

Our local stands in solidarity with the nurses on strike who are fighting to protect patient and nurse safety. On February 3, 2026, our Local 768 executive board passed a resolution to demand that hospital management come to the bargaining table in good faith to sign a fair contract and to contribute to NYSNA’s hardship strike fund. Please support as well:

1. Join the picket line! A strong picket line is essential to winning the strike and puts nurses’ resolve and the community’s support on display. The busiest times for allies to join the picket line are 12‑3 p.m., but join us at whichever strike picket location and time is most convenient for you. https://www.nysna.org/news/take-action-support-nyc-nurses-strike. 
2. Email the CEOs of Montefiore, Mount Sinai, and NewYork-Presbyterian to let them know that we stand in solidarity with NYSNA nurses here.
3. Contribute to the NYSNA hardship strike fund, at https://nysna.tfaforms.net/5111001

Download this flyer to share the ways New Yorkers can support striking nurses. 

“City workers are with you, NYers are with you & the world is with you. You care for us, and we care for you!” - Henry Garrido

May Day Solidarity School

Billionaires are stealing from working families, destroying our democracy, and building private armies to attack our towns and cities. Just like with any bad boss, we can stop the takeover with powerful collective actions. Join May Day Strong for a May Day Solidarity School on Saturday, February 21st, 2026. The school will take place from 9am to 5pm at Murry Bergtraum High School, 411 Pearl St. in Manhattan. Register here.

Our Benefits: Parental Leave Tips

Check out Local 768 TIPS for Parental Leave at Health + Hospitals and General - Local 768 TIPS for Parental Leave  by our Recording Secretary, Emily Iwamoto. Thanks Emily!

Unit Bargaining

For New York City workers, in addition to our contract that covers all DC37 members, we participate with other locals that represent Social Services and Health Services workers in something called Unit Bargaining. Local 768 began discussing our Unit Contract ideas shortly after ratification of the 2021-2026 Economic Contract in the Spring of 2023. We launched our Bargaining Committee, developed our proposals and a bargaining survey together. The process was stalled by then lame-duck Mayor Adams. We’re restarting now that we’ve elected Mayor Mamdani. 

How can we distill our priorities into a short summary that everyone in our bargaining unit can remember and keep repeating over and over to anyone in management who will listen? Share your ideas, and let’s build our unity to win.

Join us! Upcoming meetings

Join us for these upcoming events:

• Monday, Feb 9, 2025 (tonight!), 7 pm: DCWP Inspectors Chapter Meeting:  RSVP here.
• https://www.local768.net/phs226 
• Wednesday, February 18, 2026, MAT/ Stewards Committee, Virtual, RSVP here. 
• Become a Shop Steward! Thursdays, 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. (Jan. 8-Mar. 12) Online, Learn more and apply here.
• Saturday, February 21st, 2026. May Day Solidarity School, 9am to 5pm at Murry Bergtraum High School, 411 Pearl St. in Manhattan. Register here.
• Monday, Feb 23, 2026 @ 8:00pm - 9:30 pm, Public Health Sanitarian Chapter Meeting, virtual, RSVP here. 
• Wednesday February 25, 2026 Virtual General membership meeting. Please register for the DC37 member portal at https://dc37portal.dc37.net/Register in order to join the meeting. 
• Tuesday, March 3: DC 37 2026 Lobby Day, buses to Albany from DC 37 headquarters at 125 Barclay Street, New York, NY 10007. Register HERE to join.
• March 18, 2026, 7pm - 8:30pm, MAT/ Stewards Committee, Virtual, RSVP here.

Our general membership meeting on Wednesday February 25, 2026 will be virtual only. Sign up  for the DC37 member portal at https://dc37portal.dc37.net/Register in order to join the meeting. Please register in advance of the meeting date, in case there are any issues with registering. 

Check out classes and education opportunities and more from DC 37. 

We’ve been using our members-only moderated group chat to communicate announcements and updates to the Local using Slack. It's also a place for member discussion and to share union resources. Join us!

Free Social Worker Workshops for Local 768 Members

DC 37 Education Fund Provides Free Social Worker Workshops for Local 768 Members

The District Council 37 Education Fund, in conjunction with the National Association of Social Workers, New York State Chapter, will host continuing education workshops for eligible Local 768 licensed Social Workers. These workshops are:

February:

• Demystifying Islam and Addressing the Impacts of Islamophobia on Individuals and Communities (3 CE) (3 hours)
  Tuesday, February 24, from 6-9 p.m. Last day to register or withdraw from workshop – Sunday, February 8, 2026. Apply online here.
• ADHD and Comorbid Disorders: Assessment and Diagnostic Considerations (3 CE) (3 hours)
  Wednesday, February 25, from 6 p.m.- 9 p.m. Last day to register or withdraw – Monday, February 9. Apply online here.

March:

• Applying an Intersectional Lens to Trauma in the Black LGBTQIA+ Community (3 CE) (3 hours)
  Thursday, March 5, from 6-9 p.m. Last day to register or withdraw  – Thursday, February 19.  Apply online here.
• From Stress to Strength: Tapping for Self-Regulation and Resilience (3 CE) (3 hours)
  Saturday, March 28, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Last day to register or withdraw  – Thursday, March 12. Apply online here.

If you have any questions regarding the online application or the workshop, please email edf-[email protected].

Contribute! Share your story!

Want to contribute to our next Local 768 Newsletter? Share your photos, videos, songs, writing, poetry, art, comics, cartoons, and more: https://www.local768.net/content_submission. 

Share your creativity in Art is Life, the 2026 City Worker Artist Showcase too: on.nyc.gov/artislife 

Submissions are open Monday, January 5th through Monday, March 2nd 2026. Submit your work here.

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