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FEDERAL CONTRACT GUARDS OF AMERICA

new york, NY · EIN 800563019 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE J40 · Employment · Small ($100K-$1M) · fcgoa.com
revenue
$492K
expenses
$423K
net assets
$835K
employees
1
program ratio
0%
mission · from form 990

LABOR UNION COLLECTIVELY BARGAINS ON BEHALF OF APPROXIMATELY 1,100 MEMBERS FOR WAGES, BENEFITS, JOB SECURITY & FULL EMPLOYMENT

profile · synthesized from sources

Federal Contract Guards of America (FCGOA) is a labor union representing approximately 1,100 security professionals across the United States. It collectively bargains for wages, benefits, and job protections on behalf of members including protective security officers, detention and transportation officers, and other security personnel. The union operates in both public and private sectors, focusing on improving workplace conditions and securing industry-leading contracts.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Collective Bargaining
Negotiates union contracts for wages, benefits, and job security on behalf of security professionals across federal, state, and private facilities.
Member Benefits Program
Provides access to union-negotiated benefits, including health, retirement, and financial services through partnerships like the Labor Credit Union.
Union Organizing
Supports workers in forming unions, including guidance through NLRB elections and legal processes to ensure employee rights are protected.
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • Labor Union Representation & Organizing 1 activity
    • Collective bargaining representation for security professionals
      Provides union representation and negotiates collective bargaining agreements on behalf of approximately 1,100 security officers to secure industry-leading wages, benefits, job security, and improved workplace conditions. These efforts have established new standards in the security industry and led to increased pay, benefits, and management accountability at various facilities.
  • Membership & Sponsorship Development 1 activity
    • Membership recruitment through pledge card processing
      Accepts and processes pledge cards from individuals interested in joining the organization, either through an online form or downloadable PDF submission, to expand union membership.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$492K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$480K98%
Investment income$12K2%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$423K
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$101K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$862K
Cash$197K
Investments$661K
Liabilities$28K
Net assets$835K
Liquid reserves24.4 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +9.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 5
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Michael Jones President 25 $58K
Arturo Garay Trustee 1 $6K
Ricardo Martinez Trustee 1 $3K
Daisy Perez Secretary Treas 1 $2K
C Javier Rodriguez Trustee 1 $1K
relationships · 3

Who they work with

  • Detention Facility Partner — FCGOA represents detention and correctional professionals at this facility.
  • Federal Law Enforcement Facility Partner — FCGOA represents Protective Security Officers and supervisor units at this facility.
  • Nuclear/Power Plant Facility Partner — FCGOA organized workers and negotiated a collective bargaining agreement at this facility.
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

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  • Collective Bargaining for Improved Labor Conditions
    methodology: collective_bargaining
    By engaging in collective bargaining, the organization achieves better wages, benefits, and job security for union members, because negotiated agreements with employers create enforceable improvements in working conditions.
  • Labor-Experience-Driven Workplace Reform
    methodology: labor-experience-driven reform
    By leveraging leadership experience from the labor movement, the organization advances working conditions for security officers, because practical, frontline-derived insight ensures reforms are both realistic and impactful.
  • Member-Driven Organizing Through Pledge Mobilization
    methodology: member-driven_organizing
    By using pledge cards to collect commitments, the organization builds union membership and solidarity, because structured participation lowers barriers to entry and creates a sense of shared purpose among workers.