Monday, February 28, 2022
I was so saddened to hear that Mary Ann is no longer with us. She was an advocate and fighter for workers and women all over the world. I remember working with Mary Ann when she was an officer at the Rochester Labor Council. At that time she not only represented workers on all jobs, but also within her own local, the Retail Clerks and UFCW Local One!! I always enjoyed working with Mary Ann. When Gov. Mario Cuomo appointed her to become the Assistant Labor Commissioner in Rochester he could not have made a better choice. Mary Ann, in that position, worked hard to make sure that organized labor and its members were adequately represented by the State of NY, but also developed a special working relationship with the business community. Her advocacy work in fighting for women rights, was enormously recognized by all around the world. I am so happy to have had the opportunity to have worked with Mary Ann during those wonderful and challenging years.
Mary Ann, we will miss you! I will miss you! My sincere condolences to your family.
Ray Samson
