UFCW District Union Local One

What UFCW District Union Local One does

UFCW District Union Local One is a regional labor union chapter affiliated with the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) International Union, providing collective bargaining representation and workforce advocacy services to workers across Upstate New York and Northern Pennsylvania. Its core business is union representation (organizing, contract negotiation, workplace grievance handling) combined with administration of an integrated member benefits platform covering medical insurance (Excellus BlueCross BlueShield), pharmacy mail order, dental (Delta Dental), vision (Davis Vision), telemedicine (MDLIVE), fertility (Progyny), kidney care (Rejuvenate Kidney Solutions), life insurance, COBRA, 401K/pension, and an Employee Member Assistance Program (EMAP). The technology stack is not proprietary but is an orchestration of third-party vendor integrations accessed through the ufcwone.org web platform, direct steward engagement at workplaces, and two physical offices (headquarters in Oriskany, NY and a regional office in Buffalo, NY).

The organization operates as a non-profit membership association funded entirely by member dues; specific dues amounts, membership counts, and revenue figures are not publicly disclosed. Its customer base is horizontal, spanning grocery retail, healthcare, transportation (e.g., WNY Bus, First Student), wine and spirits distribution (Southern Glazer's), food processing (Welch's), and manufacturing, with named employer contracts including Tops-Northeast Grocery, MVHS, Margaretville Hospital, and Resource One. Distribution is steward-based via workplace representation, supplemented by a self-serve member portal, newsletter, and organizing campaigns targeting non-represented workplaces. Frank C. DeRiso serves as President as of August 2025; the organization is governed through an elected executive board under the umbrella of UFCW International, with affiliate leadership transitioning from Marc Perrone to Milton Jones in 2025.

Name

UFCW District Union Local One

Legal name

UFCW Local One

Website

https://ufcwone.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

UFCW District Union Local One is a regional labor union chapter affiliated with UFCW International, providing collective bargaining representation and an integrated member benefits platform (medical, dental, vision, retirement, family-building) to workers across Upstate New York and Northern Pennsylvania, funded by member dues.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Utica

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

UFCW Local One is a labor union that provides collective bargaining representation, workplace advocacy, and contract negotiation services to workers in Upstate New York and Northern Pennsylvania. Its members receive an integrated benefits package including health insurance (Excellus), pharmacy, dental, vision, telemedicine, fertility, kidney care, life insurance, pension/401K retirement plans, employee assistance counseling, credit union access, child care grants, and college scholarships, all delivered through established third-party provider partnerships.

Product overview

UFCW District Union Local One is a labor union offering a unified member benefits platform focused on workforce representation and comprehensive employee benefits. The core offerings include union representation services and a benefits package that integrates multiple health and financial products including medical insurance, pharmacy, dental, vision, fertility, kidney care, life insurance, retirement plans, and counseling services. The union also provides supplementary benefits like child care grants and college scholarships through partnerships with third-party providers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• UFCW Women's Network: Women's advocacy and support network within UFCW Local One offering programs such as childcare grants.

Products and services

• Union Representation Services Collective bargaining, contract negotiation, workplace advocacy, and grievance handling for workers across grocery retail, healthcare, transportation, and manufacturing industries in Upstate NY and Northern PA.
• Health Care Benefits (Excellus Health Care Plan) Comprehensive medical, hospitalization, and preventive coverage through Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, with integrated telemedicine (MDLIVE), 24/7 nurse line, smoking cessation, and healthy baby programs for UFCW Local One members.
• Dental Benefits (Delta Dental) Dental insurance administered through Delta Dental covering preventive, basic, and major dental procedures for UFCW Local One members and their families.
• Vision Benefits (Davis Vision) Vision care coverage offered through Davis Vision, providing eye exams, glasses, and contact lenses via a network of providers.
• Pharmacy Benefits and Mail Order Prescription drug coverage with mail order pharmacy services, plus diabetes supplies via One Source, for UFCW Local One members.
• Fertility Benefits (Progyny) Fertility treatment and family-building support including treatment options, egg freezing, and surrogacy navigation through the Progyny benefit platform.
• Kidney Care Solutions (Rejuvenate) Specialized kidney disease management through Rejuvenate Kidney Solutions, helping members access transplants sooner and avoid the cost and negative impact of dialysis.
• Employee Member Assistance Program (EMAP) Short-term confidential counseling services covering financial, social, mental, and physical wellbeing, delivered through a 24/7 toll-free hotline and online portal.
• Life Insurance Member life insurance coverage administered as part of the UFCW Local One benefits package.
• Pension and 401K Retirement Plan Retirement savings and pension benefits plan with document management, forms, and a dedicated pension fund office contact for UFCW Local One members.
• Child Care Grant Financial assistance program administered by UFCW Women's Network Region 1 providing grants to help members cover child care expenses.
• College Scholarship Program Educational scholarship program for UFCW Local One members and their families to support college tuition costs.
• Empower Federal Credit Union Partnership Credit union partnership providing UFCW Local One members with checking accounts, loans, savings products, and other financial services through Empower Federal Credit Union.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, standard and minor.

• Excellus BlueCross BlueShieldcoreTechnology or IntegrationPrimary health insurance provider for UFCW Local One members, offering comprehensive medical coverage including in-network providers across Upstate NY.
• MDLIVEcoreTechnology or IntegrationTelemedicine provider offering 24/7 virtual doctor visits for UFCW members, providing convenient healthcare access for non-emergency medical conditions.
• Davis VisionstandardTechnology or IntegrationVision care benefits provider offering eye exams, glasses, and contact lenses through network of providers.
• Delta DentalstandardTechnology or IntegrationDental insurance provider offering coverage for preventive care, basic procedures, and major dental work.
• Guardian NursesstandardTechnology or IntegrationHealth coaching and advocacy services helping members navigate healthcare system and access appropriate care.
• Rejuvenate Kidney SolutionscoreTechnology or IntegrationSpecialized kidney care management helping members with kidney disease access transplants and avoid costly dialysis treatments.
• ProgynycoreTechnology or IntegrationFertility benefits management providing family-building support including fertility treatments, egg freezing, and surrogacy assistance.
• One Source (Diabetes Supplies)standardTechnology or IntegrationDiabetes supplies provider offering glucose monitors, test strips, and related products for members with diabetes.
• EMAP (Employee Member Assistance Program)coreTechnology or IntegrationConfidential counseling and support services for members dealing with personal, financial, or work-related challenges through 24/7 toll-free hotline.
• Empower Federal Credit UnionminorOthersCredit union partnership providing financial services including checking accounts, loans, and savings products to UFCW members.
• UFCW International UnioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated with the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union, providing national organizing resources, contract support, and collective bargaining expertise.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• AFL-CIO: National federation of labor unions coordinating affiliated unions such as UFCW Local One; comparable as the umbrella labor body providing shared policy advocacy and resources.
• Teamsters: International union representing transportation, warehouse, and supply-chain workers; comparable as a structured union with member benefits and regional locals, though operating at broader national scale.
• UFCW International Union: Parent international union affiliated with Local One; comparable as the governing body providing national organizing resources, contract templates, and policy framework.
• Communications Workers of America (CWA): National union representing workers across telecom, media, and adjacent industries; comparable as a structured union with member benefits and regional locals, but serving different industry verticals.

Regional players

• New York State United Teachers (NYSUT): Large New York-based union representing education personnel; comparable as a major regional union providing member benefits and collective bargaining, though focused on the public-sector education vertical.

Others

• Empower Federal Credit Union: Credit union partner serving UFCW Local One members with financial services; comparable as an adjacent financial-services partner integrated into the local's member benefits platform.

Direct peers

• UFCW Local 1500: UFCW local representing grocery and retail workers in the New York metro region; comparable as a UFCW local with overlapping membership industries and member benefits model.
• 1199SEIU: Service Employees International Union local representing healthcare workers in New York; directly comparable as a regional labor union providing collective bargaining and member benefits in overlapping Upstate NY geographies.
• RWDSU: Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union representing retail and grocery workers across the U.S.; directly comparable in core mission, member industries, and collective bargaining scope.
• UFCW Local 888: A sibling UFCW local covering grocery and retail workers in adjacent geography; the most direct comparable in mission, member industries, and benefit portfolio structure.

Market position

Strengths3 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/UFCWLocalOne
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ufcw-district-union-local-1

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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