Do you have Federal student loans?  Are you concerned about how much the monthly payments are, or how long it will take to pay them off?  DC37 is holding a workshop on Wednesday, May 17th from 6 to 7:30 that will help you get on the path to eliminating student debt.  The workshop will be held at DC 37 headquarters at 125 Barclay St. in Manhattan.  It is free to union members, but space is limited.  Online advance registration is required. 

Please print out the workshop flier, found here, and post it in your agencies.

At last night's General Membership Meeting all in attendance heard about a couple of terrific opportunities.  One was about an upcoming workshop at DC37 on dealing with student loan debt.  The other outlined how members can earn an online Associates Degree for free via our parent union AFSCME.  Here are the details...

Erase Your Student Debt Workshop at DC37

Student debt is a serious crisis here in the United States, and members of DC37 and Local 1482 are not immune from it.  On Tuesday, October 18, DC37 will hold a free Erase Your Student Debt workshop from 6:00-7:30 pm at DC 37 Headquarters at 125 Barclay St. in Manhattan.  Get the help you need to get on the path towards eliminating your student debt.  Space is limited and online registration is required.  You can register here.

Print out the workshop flier, post in your agencies, and share it with your colleagues.

The AFSCME Free College Benefit

It is AFSCME's mission to give its members every advantage to get ahead.  In partnership with Eastern Gateway Community College in Ohio, they are offering FREE online Associates Degrees in the Arts, Business Management and Criminal Justice.  Early Childhood Education will be available in 2017.  AFSCME's Free College Benefit is available to all members of AFSCME, which includes members of DC37 and Local 1482.  Again, it's 100% FREE!!!

Do you dream of owning a home someday?  Did you know DC37 has a  program that helps first-time homeowners negotiate the often-complex process of financing and securing the purchase of condos, co-ops and houses?  It's called the Municipal Employees Housing Program and a representative of the program will speak at our upcoming General Membership Meeting on February 2nd. 

Come hear how the program can help you with mortgage and legal advice as well as how you might be eligible to receive a grant for a down payment.  The presentation will also outline how you can take advantage of affordable rental lotteries with a 5% preference for NYC employees. 

The services MEHP offers can save you money, time, and uncertainty.  Whether you plan to buy a home soon or farther into the future, bring your questions and learn how the MEHP can be an invaluable partner or yours throughout your  journey towards home ownership.  

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