Utica council approves recognition process for DPW workers to join GELC

Mar 10, 2026

Council authorized either the mayor or city attorney to sign an agreement recognizing the Government Employee Labor Council (GELC) as the organizing representative for seven DPW workers who signed interest cards, effectively allowing a union change from AFSCME.

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The Utica City Council authorized city officials on March 10 to finalize recognition paperwork allowing a seven-member group of Department of Public Works employees to be represented by the Government Employee Labor Council (GELC).

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