Become a U.S. Citizen with UFCW

On April 22nd and 23rd, several Local 888 Century 21 and GOYA members attended a UFCW Union Citizenship Action Network (UCAN) workshop in East Rutherford. The workshop focused on legal services, the process to become a citizen, and other immigration and citizenship issues. Nearly 25 people attended the workshop and all received assistance filling out their naturalization applications. This workshop has start them on the path to becoming U.S. citizens.

The International United Food and Commercial Workers launched the UCAN program to be a resource for workers looking to apply for citizenship. UCAN helps provide the proper documents, legal counsel, and other assistance necessary to get their naturalization process started. The program also positions UFCW and its locals to be able to help many more workers once comprehensive immigration reform becomes law.

Due to the great success of the pilot workshops, Local 888 has decided to officially adopt the program into its member benefits. Local 888 will now run the workshop on an reoccurring basis to give more members the opportunity to start their naturalization process. The next Local 888 sponsored UCAN workshops will take place on June 17th & 18th at the Local 888 headquarters in East Rutherford, NJ.