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The basics
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American labor leader
Gender:
Male
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Birth:
1 January 1916
Death:
1 January 2002
The details
Biography
Introduction
Morris "Moe" Foner (1916 - 2002) was a labor leader active in Union 1199, the New York Health and Human Service Union.
Biography
Early years
Foner was born and raised in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn. His parents were Polish Jews who had four sons, all of whom became active in leftist politics. His brothers Philip and Jack were professional historians (Jack was also the father of historian Eric Foner). Henry Foner led the Furriers' Union.
Union career
Foner started out as a leader in Department Store Local 1250, then moved on to Union 1199, where he became the director of education and culture. While there, he founded Bread and Roses, a cultural program for union members funded by the NEA.
Death and legacy
Foner died on January 10, 2002.