Trad & Folk · Friday 7 August · 1pm
From Revolutionary to Trade Union Giant: The Story of Mike Quill
Áras Uí Chonghaile James Connolly Visitor Centre · Áras Uí Chonghaile, Falls Road
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From Revolutionary to Trade Union Giant: The Story of Mike Quill. Photograph: the promoter
From Revolutionary to Trade Union Giant: The Story of Mike Quill / Ó Reibiliúnaí go Fathach na gCeardchumann: Scéal Mike Quill
Venue: Áras Uí Chonghaile, Bóthar na bhFál
English
From Revolutionary to Trade Union Giant: The Story of Mike Quill
Join John Samuelsen, International President of the Transport Workers Union, and historian Lorcan Collins as they discuss the remarkable life of Mike Quill, from IRA volunteer to one of New York City's most influential labour leaders.
Despite fierce opposition from employers, Quill played a pivotal role in building the Transport Workers Union, organising workers across ethnic, religious and racial divides and earning the nickname "Red Mike."
This talk explores how his leadership advanced workers' rights and created a legacy that continues to shape the union he founded.
Free event. Booking essential.
Register: info@arasuichonghaile.com
Gaeilge
Ó Reibiliúnaí go Fathach na gCeardchumann: Scéal Mike Quill
Bígí le John Samuelsen, Uachtarán Idirnáisiúnta Cheardchumann na nOibrithe Iompair, agus leis an staraí Lorcan Collins agus iad ag plé saol iontach Mike Quill, ó óglach IRA go duine de na ceannairí ceardchumainn ba mhó le rá i gCathair Nua-Eabhrac.
In ainneoin na géarfhreasúra ó fhostóirí, bhí ról lárnach ag Quill i mbunú Cheardchumann na nOibrithe Iompair, ag eagrú oibrithe trasna deighiltí eitneacha, reiligiúnacha agus ciníocha. Thuill sé an leasainm "Red Mike."
Pléifidh an chaint seo an chaoi ar chuir a chuid iarrachtaí cearta oibrithe chun cinn agus ar chruthaigh sé oidhreacht atá fós le sonrú sa cheardchumann a bhunaigh sé.
Imeacht saor in aisce. Tá áirithint riachtanach.
Clárú: info@arasuichonghaile.com