UFCW Local 1994 is proud to offer the Union Citizenship Action Network (UCAN)—a powerful UFCW benefit that provides free legal assistance to help eligible members and their families apply for U.S. citizenship.

Through a partnership with UFCW International and an experienced law firm, UCAN supports members in completing the N-400 Application for Naturalization, including pre-screening and legal guidance—at no cost to you or your immediate family.

Eligible participants must be Local 1994 members in good standing who are permanent residents and meet basic residency, language, and legal requirements. Immediate family members may also qualify.

If you or a family member are ready to take the next step toward citizenship, UCAN is here to help you do it the right way—with trusted support and zero union-member fees.

📞 To get started: Contact Alejandro Miranda at (202) 341-3455 or amiranda@ufcw.org

📍 You can also call the Union office at 301-977-2447 for more information.

If you’re an Active Ballot Club (ABC) member, this is your moment.

MCGEO’s political strength doesn’t just show up on Election Day — it’s built before ballots are cast, when we decide who earns our union’s endorsement. That work happens through the MCGEO Endorsement Committee, and we’re looking for ABC members ready to roll up their sleeves and be part of it.

Our endorsements matter. They influence who sits at the bargaining table, who writes the laws we work under, and who listens when we speak up. 

Our political decision makers ensure that our contracts are funded, that we have the tools we need to do our jobs, and that the most vulnerable in our community are considered when laws are written.

We cannot, and will not, ever sit on the sidelines!

What the Endorsement Committee Does

• Screens candidates for federal, state, and county offices

• Reviews questionnaires and voting records

• Participates in candidate interviews

• Votes on endorsement recommendations (which then go to the Executive Board)

This committee doesn’t rubber-stamp politicians — it asks hard questions and makes sure candidates earn our support.

Who’s Eligible

✔️ Active Ballot Club members only
✔️ Members who want a real voice in our union’s political direction

How to Join

If you’re an ABC member and want a seat at the table, complete the application here:
👉 https://forms.office.com/r/ZxT1cjTh8W

Not in the ABC yet but interested? Joining the Active Ballot Club is the gateway to this work — and to strengthening our collective political power. Fill out an ABC Checkoff form here: https://www.mcgeo.org/abc-endorsement-committee-application/

This is how members lead. This is how we protect our contracts. And yes — this is how we make politicians nervous in a good way.

If you care about who represents us, join the Endorsement Committee.

Your union college benefit doesn’t stop with you.

Eligible family members, including spouses, children, grandchildren, parents, in-laws, and more, can also explore discounted college options through the Union College Benefit.  Learn more >