Overview

Downtown Medical Office - Brooklyn

A good option for members covered by HIP is the new Downtown Medical Office, a state of the art medical center opened in March of 2009. The center provides basic family oriented primary care and a full range of specialty care and diagnostic and imaging services for all ages.

The Downtown Medical Office * 447 Atlantic Avenue * Brooklyn, NY 11217

Local 237 member Edward Tyree (center) at the Medical Office with his son and Dr. Sherif S. Nasr (left), Pediatrician and Medical Director and Local 237 President Gregory Floyd (right).

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Education Division: Frequently Asked Questions

1. How will I know when promotional examinations have been scheduled?

2. How long does it take for an examination to be graded and the Civil Service list issued?

3. What are my career opportunities and what are the requirements for taking promotional examinations?

4. Can the Education Department help me explore other career possibilities outside of my current job?

5. What courses are offered to members?

6. Does the Union provide tuition reimbursement for "outside" courses, those not sponsored by the Education Department, such as college courses?

7. Does the Education Department have courses for ESL (English as a Second Language), GED (General Educational Diploma, for high school equivalency), Reading/Math, Spanish GED (General Educational Diploma), Spanish for English Speakers courses?

8. Is there anything a member can do to prepare for Civil Service examinations that have not yet been announced?

9. Does the Education Department provide counseling as to where I can go to college or where my child can go to college?

10. Does the Education Department offer computer classes?

1. How will I know when promotional examinations have been scheduled?
The New York City Department of Personnel announces the examinations it will be giving, both entry level and promotional, in August and December of each year. The Education Department sends letters to all members eligible for these exams as soon as they are announced. The letter indicates the examination title, the filing period, and the exam date. The letter will also indicate when the Education Department will begin exam preparation classes and instructions on registering for those classes.

2. How long does it take for an examination to be graded and the Civil Service list issued?
The period varies, but in general it takes about one year from the date of the examination before the list comes out.

3. What are my career opportunities and what are the requirements for taking promotional examinations?
The requirements vary from civil service title to civil service title and from exam to exam. Members should contact the Education Department to determine whether their experience and education make them eligible for positions of higher responsibility and whether they have the credentials which qualify them to take a given examination.

4. Can the Education Department help me explore other career possibilities outside of my current job?
Yes. The Education Department can make inquiries about job training and job advancement possibilities in Local 237 titles. Often City agencies offer in-house training programs. The Education Department can refer you to those programs and can offer you general advice on second career planning and/or strengthening your skills base in order to be eligible to consider other possible careers.

5. What courses are offered to members?
For a listing of some of the courses the Department offers over the course of the year see the courses page. Members can also contact the Education Department to discuss the courses which are available.

6. Does the Union provide tuition reimbursement for "outside" courses, those not sponsored by the Education Department, such as college courses?
The Education Fund does not provide tuition reimbursement for these courses. The Department staff, however, can refer members to a wide range of sources for financial aid and/or financial aid counseling to help finance your post-secondary education plans.

7. Does the Education Department have courses for ESL (English as a Second Language), GED (General Educational Diploma, for high school equivalency), Reading/Math, Spanish GED (General Educational Diploma), Spanish for English Speakers courses?
Yes. These courses are offered for members and other adults in their households. A schedule of these classes and registration dates are available from the Department.

8. Is there anything a member can do to prepare for Civil Service examinations that have not yet been announced?
Yes. The Education Department provides literacy assessment and counseling for members. Classes are offered to help members develop literacy skills.

9. Does the Education Department provide counseling as to where I can go to college or where my child can go to college?
Yes. Higher education counseling is provided as a regular service by the Education Department.

10. Does the Education Department offer computer classes?
Yes. The Department offers keyboard/introduction to Microsoft word.

Jacob Javits Center

LOCAL 237 WELFARE BENEFITS FUND

The Local 237 Board of Trustees administers certain benefits available to you as a covered employee and a member of the Teamsters Local 237 Welfare Fund. These negotiated benefits are the result of collective bargaining agreements between Teamsters Local 237 and; the Department of Education, the Health and Hospitals Corporation, the NYC Housing Authority, and certain NYC Mayoral Agencies. The benefits provided by this Fund are paid for by contributions from your employer to the Fund on your behalf.

pdf Dental Benefit Webinar for Active Members (2.53 MB)

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING YOUR DENTAL PLAN, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2024

Welfare Fund Dental Plan Providers

Welfare Fund Optical Plan

Enhanced Life Insurance Coverage

Change of Address Form

The Welfare Fund office can be reached at (212) 924-7220

Effective Aug. 1, 2019, Local 237 dental benefits improvements

pdf Privacy Notice (active), Sept. 2013 (160 KB)

pdf Privacy Notice (retiree), Sept. 2013
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Pension Information

Long Island Municipalities, Schools and Libraries

HEALTH, WELFARE & PENSION INFORMATION
The Local 237 Board of Trustees administers certain benefits available to you as a covered employee and a member of the Teamsters Local 237 Welfare Fund. These negotiated benefits are the result of collective bargaining agreements between Teamsters Local 237 and Long Island Municipalities/Schools/Libraries. The benefits provided by this Fund are paid for by contributions from your employer to the Fund on your behalf.

pdf Dental Benefit Webinar (Active Members) (2.53 MB)

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING YOUR DENTAL PLAN, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2024

Brentwood Schools
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Brightwaters
Center Moriches
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N. Babylon Schools
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Plainview-Old Bethpage Schools
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Town of Babylon
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Town of Islip /Housing Authority
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To avoid any delay in benefits, please be sure to keep your information up to date with the Fund office. To add/change dependent or beneficiary information complete a Benefit Information Change Form. To update your address please complete a Change of Address Form.

For participating providers, please click on one of the following:

Prescription

Optical

Dental

For additional Long Island Health, Welfare & Pension Information, please contact us at the Long Island Division (631) 851-9800

Long Island Pension Resources
Pension Counseling - the Long Island Regional Retirement Information Center
Pension Information

Welfare Fund Optical Plan (NY, FL & PR)

To find a participating provider, go to the CPS website. Enter your zip code and submit. If you want to speak to a CPS representative to find a location call (212) 675-5745.  

CPS will maintain your Optical Benefit eligibility and your participating optometrist will verify it. The Fund office can also verify eligibility, so you may still call the Fund office at (212) 924-7220.   

The benefit frequency will remain the same as previous, active members and dependents are eligible once per year and retirees are eligible once every two years for the Optical Benefit.

You can obtain a claim form at the optical services provider of your choice that participates in the Comprehensive Professional Systems (CPS) PPO Network.   

*Active members are eligible once every 12 months, Retirees are eligible once every 24 months
***Additional frames, lenses and coatings are also covered at discounted fees.

For additional information please visit the CPS Local 237 member’s website.