What they call their work
What they do
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Union-Linked Educational Scholarships 3 activities
- Funds childcare grants for union membersFunds childcare grants to union members through the UFCW Women's Network Region 1 grant program.
- Offers scholarships and educational grants to members and familiesProvides scholarships and grants to support the education and professional growth of Local 1102 members and their families, including awards for students accepted into accredited U.S. postsecondary institutions for the 2027–2028 academic year.
- Provides financial and hardship assistance to union membersProvides financial assistance to union members during times of hardship, including up to $6,000 per year in tuition assistance for workers or their children impacted by work-related injuries or fatalities.
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Labor Union Representation & Organizing 1 activity
- Advocates for union members' workplace rights and benefitsAdvocates for members' workplace rights, job security, fair wages, health care, and retirement benefits. Has represented a diverse membership and organized workers across various industries since the late 1930s.
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Credit Union Financial Services 1 activity
- Offers exclusive banking and financial benefits to membersProvides union members with access to exclusive banking benefits through a partnership with Island Federal Credit Union.
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24/7 Crisis and Warmline Support Services 1 activity
- Operates a confidential Member Assistance Program (MAP)Provides a confidential, no-cost Member Assistance Program (MAP) offering short-term counseling, support, and referrals for personal or work-related challenges, including stress, anxiety, grief, emotional wellness, substance use and recovery, family and parenting issues, workplace concerns, and work-life balance. Services are available in person and via virtual platforms, with referrals to legal and financial consultations and vetted in-network providers as needed.
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Immigration Legal Services 1 activity
- Provides free legal and immigration counseling to members and familiesProvides free counseling and assistance to union members and their families to complete U.S. citizenship applications.
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Union and Association Benefit Funds 1 activity
- Provides health and medical benefits to union members and dependentsOffers hospital, surgical, major medical, dental, and prescription drug benefits to participants and their dependents. Provides machine-readable files with negotiated rates for in-network providers and historical billed charges for out-of-network services, updated monthly via MagnaCare. Offers a federally required Price Comparison Tool to help members make cost-effective health care decisions and makes IRS Form 1095-B available upon request.
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Professional Membership and Association Benefits 1 activity
- Provides member discounts and savings opportunitiesOffers exclusive discounts and savings opportunities to union members and their families.
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Fundraising for Community and Charitable Initiatives 1 activity
- Supports union and community causes through fundraising and contributionsSupports union and non-union causes through fundraising, scholarships, and contributions to nonprofit organizations.
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Who runs it
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| ANGELO CIONE | DIR. INTERNAL OPERATIONS | 9 | $345K |
| JACK CAFFEY | CHAIRMAN | 4 | $323K |
| ROGER GROBSTICH | UNION TRUSTEE | 4 | $284K |
| JOHN SLOANE | ASST. CONTROLLER | 9 | $247K |
| MICHAEL GERBE | I.T. MANAGER | 16 | $219K |
| JENNIFER DELEONARDIS | FUNDS ADMINISTRATOR | 19 | $213K |
| MICHAEL PATANE | CONTROLLER | 9 | $212K |
- FRANCIS BURKE — EMPLOYER TRUSTEE
- LARRY BIENENFELD — EMPLOYER TRUSTEE
Who they work with
- Carhartt Partner — Partner offering in-store discounts to Local 1102 members at Carhartt company stores.
- Island Federal Credit Union Partner — Provides exclusive banking benefits and financial resources to Local 1102 members through a formal partnership.
- LECSA Partner — Administers the Member Assistance Program (MAP) on behalf of Local 1102.
- MagnaCare Partner — Network administrator that maintains the link for machine readable files on behalf of the Fund.
- New York workers’ compensation attorneys Partner — Collaborated to create the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire Memorial Scholarship
- P.C. Richard & Son Partner — Partner offering VIP discount pricing to Local 1102 members and their families at all store locations.
- RWDSU Partner — Provides citizenship counseling and aid program for Local 1102 members.
- Retail, Wholesale, and Department Store Union District Council Network — Labor union affiliate of RWDSU.
- Tickets at Work Partner — Partner organization providing Local 1102 members with discounts on entertainment, travel, and events.
- UFCW Women's Network Region 1 Partner — Co-administers a childcare grant program for union members.
- Union Plus Partner — Collaborates with Union Plus to administer scholarship program for union members and their families.
- United Food and Commercial Workers Network — Labor union affiliate of UFCW.
- Wildlife Conservation Society Partner — Partner providing exclusive savings to Local 1102 members at NYC wildlife destinations including the Bronx Zoo and New York Aquarium.
How they approach the work
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- Confidential Employee Assistance Promotes Holistic Well-Beingmethodology: confidential_employee_assistance_programBy offering confidential, no-cost counseling and referral services, the organization enables early intervention for personal and family challenges, improving overall well-being and reducing downstream impacts on health and employment.
- Targeted Grantmaking Strengthens Working Union Familiesmethodology: targeted grantmaking for working union familiesBy offering childcare grants to union members who meet employment and membership duration requirements, the organization supports workforce stability and family economic security, reinforcing long-term union engagement.
- Union-Affiliated Scholarships Promote Educational Mobilitymethodology: union-affiliated scholarship distributionBy directing scholarship funding to union members, retirees, and their families contingent on sustained membership, the organization incentivizes long-term union participation while advancing intergenerational educational and economic advancement.
- Union-Based Legal Support Removes Barriers to Naturalizationmethodology: union-based legal supportBy providing free legal and administrative support for citizenship applications, the organization removes financial and procedural barriers to naturalization, increasing access and success rates among union members.