DC 1707 boasts of having one of the finest political action operations in the New York labor movement. This political action apparatus complements the collective bargaining and servicing arms of the Council’s structure.

DC 1707, through its political action committee, has developed a reputation as one of the most active and effect unions in the political and legislative arena. Conferences attract scores of members who attend workshops and hear presentations from numerous leaders from the political and civic arenas.

Many of the participants are members of the Political Action Committee which organizes mobilizations, meetings and lobbying efforts. It also screens aspirants for political office and makes recommendations to the Council’s leadership.

The Council has worked with allies and advocates, management and other unions to draft and advance legislation in its various areas of concern. The Council frequently offers testimony before committees of the City Council and State Legislature.

For more information, contact G.L. Tyler at 212-219-0022 or GLT1422@aol.com

The DC 1707 Latino Committee is comprised of members who share a Latino heritage. The emphasis is to promote issues of concern to the Latino community and to promote solidarity among the DC 1707 membership.

In addition, the Committee holds social functions throughout the year. Many members are also active in the Labor Council for Latin American Advancement.

For more information, contact Luz Santiago at 212-219-0022 or lsantiago@dc1707.net

The Women’s Committee of DC 1707 is comprised of members throughout all the locals. This committee focuses on issues of particular concern to female members.

It holds meetings on a regular basis and includes a special event during the month of March – Women’s History Month. Many members also hold membership in the national Coalition of Labor Union Women (CLUW).

For more information, contact Yvonne Foster at 212-219-0022.

The DC 1707 Chapter of CBTU assists the national organization in improving economic development and employment opportunities for black workers while providing more minority participation in the labor movement. It also assists in voter registration and education and organizing unorganized workers.

CBTU members recognize and support the civil rights movements and seek to improve the living and working conditions in the black community through effective political alliances among labor, religious organizations and the general community.

For more information, contact Rudolph Ruffin at 212-219-0022.