"He recognizes that the pathway to economic security for working people is through the trade union movement, it's not through political parties. Zohran is a trade unionist; he's with us."
"When I think about Irish Americans and the history of this city, it is the realization that the two are one and the same. You cannot tell the story of this city without the story of Irish Americans. You cannot tell the story of trade unionism in this city without the story of Irish Americans."
"Michael Quill, was an Irish-born labor firebrand whose legacy still looms large in New York politics. Quill became a folk hero to many union members during the 1966 transit strike, when he led a 12-day shutdown that paralyzed the city and helped win a 15% wage increase for more than 30,000 workers."
On the 72nd day of his term, Mayor Zohran Mamdani attended a luncheon hosted by the James Connolly Irish American Labor Coalition in Manhattan. John Samuelsen, international president of the Transport Workers Union, introduced Mamdani as a genuine trade unionist, highlighting his support for nurses during their recent labor dispute. Mamdani emphasized the historical connection between Irish Americans and labor movements in New York City, quoting Irish labor leader James Connolly and referencing the city's union heritage. He acknowledged the legacy of transit union founder Michael Quill, whose 1966 strike leadership resulted in significant wage gains for thousands of workers.
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