The Local 791 Political and Legislative Affairs Department performs the following functions:

• Develop, coordinate and implement legislative programs at the Local, State & National level.
• Develop and maintain relationships with with elected officials at all levels of government
• Maintain a communication network within the Local to inform members on important on legislative and political campaigns.
• Conduct voter registration drives
• To further our goals in the political and legislative arena, Local 791 has developed and maintains strong working relationships with various elected officials and the UFCW International Political/Legislative Action Department.
• Campaign Coordinator -  Federal, State and Local Political Elections
• Coordinate -  Local 791 Active Ballot Club
• Manage MA & RI State Political Action Committees

To further our goals in the political and legislative arena, Local 791 has developed and maintains strong working relationships with the UFCW International Political/Legislative Action Department, various labor organizations and community groups.

If you have any questions please contact Peter Derouen, Director of Political & Legislative Affairs at 1-800-535-2752.