Marc Perrone

Marc Perrone is an American labor leader, currently serving as the President of the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW), a labor union representing over 1.4 million workers in the United States and Canada. Perrone has been a key figure in the labor movement, working closely with other prominent labor leaders, including Richard Trumka of the AFL-CIO and Mary Kay Henry of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU). He has also been involved in various initiatives with organizations such as the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

● Early Life and Education

Marc Perrone was born in New York City and grew up in a family of union members, with his parents being part of the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union (RWDSU) and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT). He attended Cornell University's School of Industrial and Labor Relations (ILR), where he studied labor relations and was influenced by the works of John Commons and Selig Perlman. During his time at Cornell, Perrone was involved in various labor activism efforts, including campaigns with the Student Labor Movement and the United Students Against Sweatshops (USAS).

● Career

Perrone began his career in the labor movement as an organizer for the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) in the 1980s, working on campaigns to unionize workers in the retail and food processing industries. He quickly rose through the ranks, becoming a lead organizer and later a director of the UFCW's Organizing Department. Perrone has worked closely with other labor leaders, including Joe Hansen and Doug Dority, to build the UFCW into one of the largest and most powerful labor unions in North America. He has also been involved in various initiatives with organizations such as the Change to Win Federation and the National Council of La Raza.

● Presidency of

the UFCW As President of the UFCW, Perrone has focused on building a more inclusive and diverse union, with a strong emphasis on organizing and collective bargaining. He has worked to strengthen the union's relationships with other labor organizations, including the AFL-CIO and the SEIU, and has been a key player in various labor coalitions, such as the Labor Council for Latin American Advancement (LCLAA) and the Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance (APALA). Perrone has also been a strong advocate for workers' rights, including paid sick leave, minimum wage increases, and workers' compensation reform, often working with lawmakers such as Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer.

● Labor Activism and Politics

Perrone has been a vocal advocate for labor rights and social justice, often speaking out on issues such as income inequality, racial justice, and immigrant rights. He has worked closely with organizations such as the NAACP, the National Organization for Women (NOW), and the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) to promote workers' rights and social justice. Perrone has also been involved in various political campaigns, including the 2016 United States presidential election and the 2018 United States midterm elections, often endorsing candidates such as Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren who support labor rights and progressive policies.

● Personal Life

Perrone is married to his wife, Linda, and has two children, Emily and Michael. He is an avid supporter of the New York Yankees and the New York Giants, and enjoys spending time outdoors, often visiting National Parks such as Yellowstone National Park and Yosemite National Park. Perrone is also a strong supporter of the arts, often attending performances at venues such as the Metropolitan Opera and the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. He has received various awards for his labor activism, including the Eugene V. Debs Award and the George Meany-Lane Kirkland Human Rights Award, presented by organizations such as the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) and the International Labor Organization (ILO). Category:American labor leaders