DC37, NYC's largest municipal union sues Mayor Adams' admin over budget cuts, sparking a battle for fiscal priorities.
DC 37, New York City's largest municipal union and a former supporter of Mayor Adams, is suing the city over proposed budget cuts aimed at addressing a $7 billion deficit. The union filed the lawsuit in response to the elimination of the Job Training Participant Program, which helps move people off public assistance and into jobs. This move signifies a loss of support for the mayor from a powerful political ally. The lawsuit comes as Mayor Adams faces federal and state investigations into his ties to Turkey and his campaign and administration. The City Council has also pushed back against the cuts, citing underestimated revenue projections. Adams' administration maintains that they balanced the budget while negotiating contracts for city employees.