Unions
Labor unions have stood with March of Dimes since our inception
For nearly 85 years, they have been rooted in our shared values of family and equity.
We’re proud to have strong and long-standing partnerships with unions, dating back to 1938 when United Auto Workers (UAW) joined our cause to support the dime drive launched by President Roosevelt to end polio. Today, we have local, national, and international labor partners committed to the health of moms and babies.
As UFCW’s 2025 designated national charity partner, we'll will work together to support and advocate for healthier pregnancies, stronger families, and improved maternal and infant health outcomes in the US.
A partnership with March of Dimes means ensuring the families you care about most have equitable access to the resources and support they need for the best possible start.
The UFCW Charity Foundation is committed to supporting organizations that make a real difference in the lives of working families. The March of Dimes has led the fight to improve maternal and infant health for decades, and we are proud to stand with them in this important work. By joining forces, we have the opportunity to help even more families access the care and resources they need for healthy pregnancies and strong futures.
-Marc Perrone, UFCW International President
Labor of Love featured stories
Partnering with labor unions to protect the health of working families is deeply important to our mission and legacy at March of Dimes. Hear from two families to learn why we will never stop fighting for your loved ones.
Benefits for your members
You work for families, and so do we. Every day, we fight to:
- Support parents throughout their pregnancies with resources and education;
- Advocate for policies that prioritize maternal and infant health and advance health equity;
- Support improvements to the care families receive through innovative programs;
- Pioneer research to find solutions to the biggest health threats to moms and babies.
Ways to partner
Everything we do is made possible thanks to the caring organizations that partner with us, and we're proud to showcase our union partners' activities.
We’ll help you build a successful fundraising strategy that fits your needs, and we’ll walk with you every step of the way. We also offer ways to engage your membership through volunteer and advocacy opportunities.
Following are some ways unions partner with us:
Retail campaigns
Golf tournaments
Sporting clay events
Auctions and raffles
Gate collection
Workplace giving
Custom fundraising events
Thank you to the international and local unions that support our mission.
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Want to find out how your union brothers and sisters can join the Labor of Love movement to help moms and babies thrive?
Contact us to learn more.
March of Dimes Union Liaison |
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Kaye Page |
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Labor of Love Partner Spotlight
UFCW Local 1996, an Atlanta-based labor union with 18,000 members raised nearly $900,000 for moms and babies through auctions, golf outings, retail campaigns, and other special events.
