AT YOUR
SERVICE
These programs are available at DC 37,
For grievances and
job-related problems, see your shop steward or chapter chairperson, or call:
Blue Collar-(212) 815-1010
Clerical-Administrative-(212) 815-1020
Hospitals-(212) 815-1030
Professional-(212) 815-1040
Schools-(212) 815-1050
White Collar-(212) 815-1060
Health Insurance, Pension, Med-Team, HIP, GHI
For information about
health insurance coverage aid in resolving claims problems and general
information on pension issues, call 212-815-1200 or come to the DC 37 Health
and Pension Services Unit in room 314.
For computation of
individual pension benefits, call 212-815-1200 and schedule an appointment six
months before your date of retirement.
DC 37 Med team/Choice
DC 37 Med Team offers members and retirees a wide range of hospital and medical benefits, with a wide choice of primary care physicians and specialists throughout the five boroughs, Nassau and Suffolk Counties and across the state. Call (212) 815-1313.
Members with Disabilities
Hearing-impaired members with
a teletype-writer machine can call (212) 815-1266 for information on Health and
Security Plan benefits and forms.
If you know any members with disabilities who are not aware of these services,
please inform them
Membership Records /Change of Address
If you have changed your address or are not getting mail or are not sure whether you are a member or agency fee payer, or which local division you belong to, call (212) 815-1570.
Retirement
call for
information-
Pensions. Pension counseling and health insurance:
(212) 815-1200
GHI, HIP, Blue Cross:
(212) 815-1200
Dental, Drug, Optical, Podiatry:
(212) 815- 1234
Educational Activities:
(212) 815-1683
The Retirees Association of District Council 37 represents retirees in
maintaining and improving their pensions and health services.
Most local unions pay your first years' dues after you join. Inquire from your
local; or phone (212) 815-1781 or come to Room 980.
Outside the tri-state (NY,NJ and
Safety
To report unsafe or unhealthy working
conditions or serious accidents, call your union representative (See
Grievances).
For occupational safety and health information, call (212) 815-1685.
Union Credit Card
The AFSCME Master Card charges interest at 5
percent above the prime rate.
There's no annual fee.
To obtain an application
form, members and retirees should call at 800-522-4000.
The card is now issued by the Household Bank (
You can also get information
about the benefits of this card and apply for it online at www.unionpluscard.com.
If the bank denies you a card, you can call the bank for re-evaluation. Members
who feel they were declined because of an error in their credit report can get
help from the Unions' legal services, MELS, or through a
Locals' own legal service as in Locals; 371 and 375.
NOTE: Please check the Public Employee Press that gets mailed to your home for changes in these programs.
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