NEWS | Local 1549 NYC Clerical-Administrative Employees

Jun. 08, 2023

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Air Quality Statement

We are receiving questions on how to proceed with the current air quality problem in the City when it affects you at the worksite. We are working with DC 37 in drafting some guidelines and will update you on this matter.

Air Quality Statement

May. 19, 2023

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Contract Pay Update

OLR has informed DC 37 of the following changes to the Contract Pay Dates schedule:

Contract Pay Update

May. 15, 2023

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Paid Family Leave Benefit

The New York State Paid Family Leave benefit is expanded to include care for siblings as eligible dependents for leave. The PFL benefit is 12 weeks. The maximum weekly paid benefit is $971.61 or $1,943 bi-weekly. The contribution rate dropped from .511% of payroll to .455% of payroll.

Paid Family Leave Benefit

May. 12, 2023

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Childcare Subsidies Available!

The income thresholds for Child Care Facilitated Enrollment have increased to 300% of Federal Poverty Levels (FPL) and now have much lower co-pays.

Childcare Subsidies Available!

Apr. 10, 2023

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AFSCME’s Saunders: 911 dispatchers deserve more than recognition for their service; they deserve action

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMONDAY, APRIL 10, 2023 Contact: Nick VoutsinosEmail: nvoutsinos@afscme.org WASHINGTON – AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement recognizing National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, which is ha

AFSCME’s Saunders: 911 dispatchers deserve more than recognition for their service; they deserve action