Welcome to DC 37

Local 3778

About the Union

District Council 37

◈ New York City’s Largest Public Employee Union

◈ 150,000 Members. 1,000 job titles. 62 Active Locals.

Blue Collar DivisionClerical-Administrative DivisionProfessional & Healthcare Division*Non-Profit and Private Sector DivisionSchools DivisionWhite Collar Division

AFSCME, AFL-CIOAmerican Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees

Local 3778, NYPD Technical Professional EmployeesWe Work As:Administrative Architect, Administrative Project Manager, Architect, Associate Project Manager, Assistant Architect, Assistant Chemical Engineer, Assistant Mechanical Engineer, Criminalist, Graphic Artist, Mechanical Engineer, Operations Communication Specialist, Principal Title Examiner, Research Scientist, Space Analyst and Supervisor of Mechanical Installation Maintenance.

Why Join the Union?

◈ Pay and hours: Wages

35 hour workweek, paid sick leave, holidays, vacation

Overtime pay

Breaks at work

Family and Medical Leave

◈ Employer Health Insurance

◈ Pension

◈ Job security

◈ Protection against arbitrary dismissal

Why Join the Union?

◈ Pay and hours: Wages

35 hour workweek, paid sick leave, holidays, vacation

Overtime pay

Breaks at work

Family and Medical Leave

◈ Employer Health Insurance

◈ Pension

◈ Job security

◈ Protection against arbitrary dismissal

COLLECTIVE

BARAGAINING

Know your Leaders

◈ President Olivia Duong (QA)

◈ 1st Vice President Daphne Mavris (Crim Rm 322)

◈ 2nd Vice President Emily Shulruff (QA)

◈ Secretary-Treasurer Daniel Santamaria Outeiral (CSAS Rm 516)

Know your Leaders

❖ Recording-Secretary Rachel Lauth (CSAS Rm 517)

❖ Safety Officer Michael Crowe (Screening Rm 424)

❖ Communications Officer Ashley Kuptsow (CSAS Rm 517)

Know your Shop Stewards

• Yanitza Osorio, Chief Shop Steward (CSAS Rm 516)

• Jeffrey Suckow (FAS Basement)• Normisha Evans (CSAS Rm 422)• Michael Zboray (HQ 1PP)

Information about the Union

Dues are taken bi-weekly (≈ $30.11)

Dental, Vision and Prescriptions are covered through DC37

You may always refer to the DC37 Benefit Booklet for Fulltime Employees pg. 7- 16

Health BenefitsHealth Plan Plan Type Phone Number Aetna EPO EPO (800) 445-8742

CIGNA HealthCare HMO (800) 244-6224

DC 37 Med-Team (DC 37 members only)

PPO (800) 624-2414

Empire EPO EPO (800) 767-8672

Empire Blue Access Gated EPO EPO (833) 924-1055

GHI-CBP/Empire BlueCross BlueShield*GHI Emblem HealthEmpire BlueCross BlueShield

PPO (800) 624-2414(800) 433-9592

GHI HMO HMO (877) 244-4466

HIP HMO* HMO (800) 447-6929

HIP Prime POS PPO (800) 447-6929

MetroPlus Gold HMO (877) 475-3795

Vytra Health Plans (underwritten by HIP Health Plan)

HMO (800) 448-2527

*Most popular plans with union members due to $0 premium.

Health benefits are not administered by DC37. Administered by the City of New York.

Dental Benefits

Important: Understanding the Delta Dental “Preferred” Networks

◈ We have 2 Preferred Delta Dental Networks ◈ If you live in New York State--> Your preferred $0 Cost network is the New York Select

Network

◈ If you live outside New York State--> Your preferred $0 Cost network is the PPO Network.

If you work in New York (but reside outside NY), you can see a $0 Cost Delta New York Select Dentist.

All Delta dentists are not the same. The correct question is “Are you a Delta New York Select Dentist?”

New York Select Network: For New York Residents

The New York Select Network is your preferred network with $0 out-of-pocket costs!

◈ The New York Select Network has 1,808 dentists: 1,448 General Dentists and 360 Specialty Dentists

3,000+ office locations in New York State

◈ Delta NY Select Network dentists submit all claims on behalf of participants to Delta

◈ NY Select Network dentists secure all approvals for dental services requiring pre-determination (previously called “pre-authorizations”)

◈ NY Select dentists will not bill participants for any DC 37 H&S Plan covered dental services, provided it does not exceed the annual maximums: $1700 per year for regular dental and $1,840 lifetime maximum for orthodontics.

◈ Participants are strongly encouraged to use the New York Select Network whenever possible for $0 out-of-pocket costs.

Delta PPO Network: For Residents Outside New York State

◈ The Delta PPO Network is the preferred network for residents outside of New York, with $0 out-of-pocket costs for participants.

◈ The Delta PPO Network has 124,107 dentists throughout the 50 states: 97,764 – General Dentists and 26,343 – Specialty Dentists

◈ Delta PPO Network dentists submit all claims to Delta on behalf of the participant

◈ Delta PPO Network dentists secure all approvals for dental services requiring pre-determination (previously called “prior authorizations”).

◈ Delta PPO Network dentists will not bill participants for any DC 37 H&S Plan covered services, provided the participant has not exceeded their annual $1700 maximum or $1,840 lifetime maximum for orthodontics.

◈ Key Takeaway: In-Network PPO Network means $0 out-of-pocket costs for Participants who live outside of New York State!

Delta Dental Portal◈ https://www.dc37.net/benefits/health/dental

OPTUM Rx Optical Benefits◈ The standard optical benefit is available to the member and his/her eligible

dependents once every two years, measured exactly two years from the last day of service. The benefit consists of an eye examination, lenses and frames.

◈ Using a VoucherCall the Plan office at 212-815-1531 and request a Voucher.

◈ Direct ReimbursementForm available online.

◈ How to Maximize BenefitCall and request a voucher

◈ Eye examination, lenses, and frames.

Go to a DC37 Optical Provider

Education Benefits◈ DC37 Education Fund Classes

◈ Scholarships (member, children and grandchildren)Spring 2021 CLASSES

LABOR EDUCATION COURSES:Advanced Grievance & Intro to ArbitrationConflict ResolutionCUNY Labor Relations CertificateFinancial EmpowermentGeneral Shop StewardInclusion & Awareness in the WorkplaceLillian Roberts Women’s Leadership AcademyParliamentary ProcedurePublic SpeakingAdvanced Public Speaking

INDUSTRY SPECIFIC COURSES:Accounting

ADULT EDUCATION COURSES:College WritingGeneral MathematicsInterview Techniques Workshop

Mastering English GrammarMemoir WritingWriting for the TASC ExamReading Enrichment ProgramResume WritingTest-Taking Strategies Skills WorkshopWriting Improvement

LANGUAGE COURSES:American Sign LanguageBasic Mandarin at Queens CollegeConversational FrenchConversational Spanish

Legal Services (MELS)

◈ Preparation of wills

◈ Debt matters, including bankruptcy (amount in dispute must be over $500)

◈ Disputes with sellers of goods and services if the amount in dispute is over $500

◈ Landlord actions that could result in your eviction

◈ Divorce, separation and annulment

◈ Citizenship matters

◈ Review by a lawyer of a legal document

◈ Buying or selling your one-family house, co-op or condominium if it is your primary residence

◈ Disputes over custody, visitation and paternity of children

◈ Orders of protection in cases of spouse abuse and other domestic violence (representation will not include cases brought in Criminal Court)

◈ Adoption

◈ Name Change

DC 37’s Health and Security benefit package includes the largest prepaid legal services office in the country. More than 65 staff lawyers offer legal advice and representation, and prepare legal documents for members on a wide range of civil legal matters.

The MELS Benefit covers only employees and retirees residing in New York City, Westchester County, Rockland County, Nassau County or Suffolk County (in zip code area 117 except for 11719, 11764, 11778, 11786, 11789 and 11792).

Personal Service Unit

Job Jeopardy – Problems at work can result in disciplinary action, resulting in a verbal or written warning, charges, or a scheduled hearing. It is to your advantage to contact PSU at the earliest sign of trouble.Personal and Family Problems – Other reasons members come to PSU include, but are not limited to, personal and family difficulties, alcohol and substance abuse, depression and anxiety, and major life changes.Group counseling – Periodically, the PSU staff provides group counseling for members with similar needs such as:◈ Wellness Support Group for members who have emotional and/or health-related problems.◈ Layoff Support GroupOutreach Program – This program assists:◈ Members on short-term disability in need of assistance◈ Pre-Retirees to prepare for retirement◈ Homebound members and retirees

Social workers are also available to counsel you on case-related personal and family problems.Call the Personal Service Unit: (212) 815-1250Phone-in hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Discounts

◈ ASFCME Advantagehttps://www.afscme.org/member-resources/afscme-advantage

◈ City Programshttps://cityshare1.nycnet/content/cityshare/pages/employee-programs

Working Advantage https://www.workingadvantage.com/

Benefits Checklist❑ DC37 Member Enrollment

❑ Provide email to local rep❑ Sign up for DC37 newsletter

❑ Health & Security Enrollment Form❑ Copies of your marriage certificate,

domestic partnership papers, birth certificate(s) and/or guardianship papers of your children.

❑ Delta Dental Registration❑ NYCERS Pension❑ Deferred Compensation Plan❑ Commuter Benefits

❑Designate your Beneficiaries❑NYCAPS (NYPD)❑NYCERS❑DC37 Health & Security❑Deferred Comp Plan

Know Your Rights

❑ NYPD Civilian Employee Resource Manual❑ NYPD Administrative Guide

❑ NYPD Patrol Guide

❑ Citywide Contract

❑ Engineering and Scientific Unit Contract $

❑ Local 3778 Constitution

◈ Union Reps are your “lawyers”. You are entitled to have union representation in any meeting.

Shop StewardsGrievance Representative: Samantha Rappa- Giovagnoli

◈ The union is here for your benefit; use your resources.

◈ Any questions, comments, concerns, or suggestions, feel free to reach out to any of the Union representatives.

Information about the Union

Weingarten Rights

Information about the Union

Local 3778 Meetings◈ Every 3rd Tuesday of the

month at 6:30pm.◈ No scheduled meetings

June-August.Robert’s Rules of Order

◈ Social Committee◈ Contract Committee

Thank You and Welcome!