We are NYC clerical workers who want a strong, democratic union—for all members.

We are Local 1549 members who are committed to building our union into a union for all members—a union that defends workers rights, protects our city services, and empowers workers in the office and in the union.

Latest News

News & Resources
How to Get Paystubs & W-2s on NYCAPS ESS (Updated on April 5, 2024)
Resources, Updates
How to Get Paystubs & W-2s on NYCAPS ESS (Updated on April 5, 2024)
Resources, Updates

It’s tax season and NYCAPS/ESS has been down for “scheduled maintenance” for over a week without any advance notice—find out how to get your paper W-2s in this aritcle.

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Resources, Updates
Local 1549 Bronx Borough Meeting Report (March 2024)
Updates
Local 1549 Bronx Borough Meeting Report (March 2024)
Updates

Local 1549 held its Bronx Borough Meeting on Thursday, March 14, 2024 at 6:00 PM in the Lincoln Medical Center’s 1st floor auditorium. This article is a summary of business discussed at the meeting.

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Updates
Announcing 1549 For All Members (1549 FAM)
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Announcing 1549 For All Members (1549 FAM)
Updates

We are Local 1549 members who are committed to building our union into a union for all members—a union that defends workers rights, protects our city services, and empowers workers in the office and in the union.

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Upcoming Events

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RESCHEDULED: Local 1549 Membership Meeting (Queens)
May 2
Elmhurst Hospital (1st Floor Auditorium)
RESCHEDULED: Local 1549 Membership Meeting (Queens)
Elmhurst Hospital (1st Floor Auditorium)
Elmhurst Hospital (1st Floor Auditorium)
Local 1549 Membership Meeting (Brooklyn)
May 16
Kings County Hospital (2nd Floor)
Local 1549 Membership Meeting (Brooklyn)
Kings County Hospital (2nd Floor)
Kings County Hospital (2nd Floor)
Local 1549 Membership Meeting (Staten Island)
Jun 13
St. George Library Center
Local 1549 Membership Meeting (Staten Island)
St. George Library Center
St. George Library Center

Useful Resources

News & Resources
How to Get Paystubs & W-2s on NYCAPS ESS (Updated on April 5, 2024)
Resources, Updates
How to Get Paystubs & W-2s on NYCAPS ESS (Updated on April 5, 2024)
Resources, Updates

It’s tax season and NYCAPS/ESS has been down for “scheduled maintenance” for over a week without any advance notice—find out how to get your paper W-2s in this aritcle.

Read More →
Resources, Updates
Which Local 1549 Chapter Am I In?
Resources
Which Local 1549 Chapter Am I In?
Resources

Local 1549 covers clerical workers in nearly every NYC government agency, find out which chapter you are in using this list of chapters.

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Resources
Commuter Benefits MetroCard vs OMNY: Which Saves You More Money?
Resources
Commuter Benefits MetroCard vs OMNY: Which Saves You More Money?
Resources

Figuring out whether signing up for commuter benefits saves you money depends on your salary and how many subway rides you take each week, so we built this handy calculator for you to use.

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Why We’re Organizing As 1549 Members
History
Why We’re Organizing As 1549 Members
History

Multiple scandals of voter fraud, embezzlement, and other misappropriation of member dues have badly hurt our union. We believe that something needs to change–and that change starts with organizing the membership in Local 1549.

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History