Background
Foner was born and raised in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn.
Foner was born and raised in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn.
Early years
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 National Education Association. Death and legacy
Foner died on January 10, 2002.