Ufcw Union Local 919

What Ufcw Union Local 919 does

UFCW Union Local 919 (legal name: United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 919) is a Connecticut-based local labor union and nonprofit membership organization headquartered at 6 Hyde Rd, Farmington, CT. It is a constituent local of the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW), which represents 1.2-1.3 million workers across the United States, Puerto Rico, and Canada. Local 919 represents approximately 7,000 workers in Connecticut under collective bargaining agreements with employers across grocery (Stop & Shop), retail (Bob's Discount Furniture, Burlington Coat Factory, Barnes & Noble, Lush, Zara), cannabis (Advanced Grow Labs, Verano, Fine Fettle, Rise), public education (Town of Vernon Schools), and social services (Community Renewal Team).

Its core offering is union representation services — collective bargaining, grievance handling, contract enforcement, and political advocacy — delivered through a small staff of 1-10 employees supplemented by shop stewards at worksites. The underlying technology stack is modest: a WordPress-based website (ufcw919.org), a free iOS/Android mobile app for member communications, email newsletters, and grassroots organizing through social media (Facebook, Twitter/X, Instagram). Member benefits are administered through partner programs including the UFCW New England Health Fund, a multiemployer pension plan, a hardship fund, Union Plus discounts, Metro Credit Union financial services, and a newly added supplemental insurance offering through The Forza Insurance Group (announced May 2026).

The revenue model is recurring membership dues collected as a percentage of members' wages, supplemented by nominal voluntary contributions to the UFCW Active Ballot Club political action program ($0.25/week via automatic payroll deduction). Local 919 operates a community-led go-to-market model: workers are recruited through grassroots organizing drives, worksite visits, and member referrals, then certified as bargaining units through NLRB processes. The union is governed democratically by its members and currently led by President Mark A. Espinosa. No funding rounds, M&A activity, or external equity exist, consistent with its nonprofit structure.

Name

Ufcw Union Local 919

Legal name

United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 919

Website

https://ufcw919.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

UFCW Local 919 is a Connecticut-based labor union representing approximately 7,000 workers across grocery, retail, cannabis, education, and social services. It is a constituent local of UFCW International, providing collective bargaining, member benefits, and political advocacy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Farmington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Union Membership Dues: Union collects membership dues from represented workers, typically structured as a percentage of wages
2. Active Ballot Club Contributions: Voluntary political contributions via automatic payroll deduction of $0.25 per week through the UFCW Active Ballot Club

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

UFCW Local 919 is a labor union local representing approximately 7,000 workers across Connecticut in grocery, retail, cannabis, education, and social services industries. It negotiates collective bargaining agreements with employers such as Stop & Shop, Barnes & Noble, and cannabis operators, administers member benefits including the UFCW New England Health Fund and pension, and engages in political advocacy through the UFCW Active Ballot Club and CT AFL-CIO affiliation.

Product overview

UFCW Local 919 is a labor union (United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 919) that provides union representation and member services rather than a technology product. The union offers collective bargaining representation, member benefits programs, health and pension funds, and advocacy services for approximately 7,000 workers in Connecticut across various industries including grocery, retail, cannabis, and healthcare.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Union Representation Services
• UFCW New England Health Fund
• Member Benefits Program
• UFCW Active Ballot Club
• Recovery Advocacy Group

Quantifiable outcome

• 7,000 workers represented across Connecticut
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• The Forza Insurance GroupminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 May 2026Partnership announced May 2026 to offer supplemental benefit plans at special rates for UFCW Local 919 members. Members can learn about these benefits through the partnership.
• UFCW International UnioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent organization providing national bargaining power, resources, and support for Local 919. UFCW International represents 1.2-1.3 million workers in grocery, meatpacking, food processing, health care, cannabis, retail, and other essential industries.
• UFCW Local 371coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister local in Connecticut that together with Local 919 represents approximately 13,000 grocery workers throughout Connecticut. Both locals jointly testified for self-checkout legislation.
• CT AFL-CIOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState labor federation affiliation providing legislative advocacy, training, and coordination on labor issues affecting Connecticut workers. Local 919 participates in annual legislative conferences.
• UFCW New England Health FundcoreOthersProvides health benefits administration for UFCW members in New England, including Local 919 members. Access at ufcwnewenglandhealthfund.com
• Union PlusminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDiscount program providing members with exclusive offers on insurance, credit cards, mortgage assistance, and other member benefits. Operated through ufcw919.org.
• Metro Credit UnionminorOthersPartnered credit union offering financial services to UFCW Local 919 members with potential preferential rates or benefits.
• UFCW Active Ballot ClubcoreOthersPolitical action program allowing members to contribute via automatic weekly deduction of $0.25 per week. Funds political candidates and advocacy supporting workers' rights.
• CT AFL-CIO Health and Safety CommitteeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint initiative offering scholarship essay contests for CT high school seniors focused on workplace health and safety awareness. First prize $1,500, second $1,000, third $500.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ufcw-union-local-919

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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M&A

Investments

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