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By Terry O'Sullivan and leading various labor organizations. [email protected] For many of these warriors of the working class, their work is more than a n this centennial year of the historic job, and larger than a career; it is a Dublin Lockout, it is fitting that we lifetime's commitment. Ihonor such a large group of Irish The men and women honored in Americans who today are playing a vital these pages are just such warriors; day role in the Labor Movement. in and day out, they fight the good fight Just as Jim Larkin, James Connolly, on behalf of working families. Whether and the men and women of the Irish they were raised in union households or www.irishecho.com / www.irishecho.com Irish Echo / NOVEMBER 6 - 12, 2013 / Transport and General Workers Union came to the labor movement as adults, (ITGWU) and the Irish Women Workers their dedication to our movement is Union (IWWU) fought for more than strong, their commitment to working better wages and working conditions, men and women is unwavering, and so the men and women honored on their passion for justice is fierce. these pages have been fighting for social and economic justice as well as for workplace justice. “The entire history They follow in the footsteps not only of Larkin and Connolly, but of Irish of the American women heroes such as Hannah Sheehy- labor movement is Skeffington, Margaret Cousins, and James Larkin. James Connolly. Constance Markievicz. peppered with Irish They also pick up the torch of justice from previous generations of Irish- names: Elizabeth American labor leaders whose courage, dedication, and hard work helped build Gurley Flynn, Kate our world. The story of Irish involvement in the Richards O'Hare, American Labor Movement began in the 1840s, when thousands of Irish Father John A. immigrants fled famine in their native land. Ryan, John Brophy, Those were dark times, and the United States offered opportunity not James Carey, Mike available at home. Many of these refugees chose the Quill, Maurice United States over Canada because they wished to get as far away as Tobin, George possible from British anti-Irish and anti- Catholic prejudices. Meany, John Little did they know that they would Sweeny, and be met by similar bigotry in many American cities, especially as their Thomas Donahue, ranks began to swell. But just as they would not suffer the Mother Jones. Elizabeth Gurley Flynn. just to name a tyranny of British oppression in Ireland, so they were not about to accept bigotry themselves and their rights as human who served as LIUNA General Secretary- few.” and exploitation at the hands of beings, and in so doing became the Treasurer, and who chairs LIUNA's employers and their agents here. backbone of some of the first labor retiree council. Irish immigrants provided much of organizations established in the United From the beginning of Irish the brains, brawn, and backs of These are the Jim Larkins, James States. involvement in the American Labor Connollys, Mother Joneses, and America's first industrial workforce, and One son of Irish immigrants, Terence Movement, there was cross-pollination their response to the challenges they Elizabeth Gurley Flynns of our time. Powderly, took the Knights of Labor with the ongoing struggle for Irish The men and women profiled in this faced would shape the experiences of from a small, secretive organization to independence. waves of immigrant workers to follow. special supplement to the Irish Echo are one of the largest labor organizations of Many of the Irish immigrants who torchbearers of justice. Each, in his or Many of the organizations and its day. stood up for their rights here had fought institutions they established created her own way, has been working to build A daughter of County Cork, Ireland, for their rights in Ireland as well, as a better world in which workplaces are the foundation on which much of the Mary Harris "Mother" Jones, became members of the Land League, an American Labor Movement is built, and safer, workers have a greater voice in one of the most well-known American organization devoted to Irish decisions that affect their lives, and all some of those organizations still exist labor leaders, working first with the independence and land reform. today. working people receive their fair share Knights of Labor, then with the United Indeed, the use of the boycott as a of the rewards of their labor. T h e y Irish immigrants and descendant s of Mine Workers. tool of protest came directly from Irish immigrants were among the remind us that none of us stands alone, The American Federation of Labor similar boycotts of landlords in Ireland. and that individual achievement is founders of my union, and hold was co-founded by an Irishman, P.J. So prevalent was the Irish influence positions at every level of LIUNA today. impossible without collective McGuire. on the American Labor Movement, that advancement. Stepping onto the shores of this new The entire history of the American by 1910, nearly half of the 110 member land, our ancestors dug tunnels, mined The selfless dedication of the men labor movement is peppered with Irish unions of the American Federation of and women honored in these pages is coal, built railroads, milled steel, names: Elizabeth Gurley Flynn, Kate Labor were led by Irish-born or Irish- erected buildings, and provided the raw both an inspiration, and a cause for Richards O'Hare, Father John A. Ryan, American men. recognition and celebration. manpower demanded by a rapidly John Brophy, James Carey, Mike Quill, Today, the sons and daughters of industrializing nation. Maurice Tobin, George Meany, John Ireland serve in positions throughout Treated like animals, shunned as Sweeny, and Thomas Donahue, just to the American Labor Movement, strangers, feared because of their name a few. organizing workers, negotiating Terry O'Sullivan is General President religious beliefs, the y were forced by And I would be remiss not to mention contracts, handling grievances, circumstance to stand up for of LIUNA, the Laborers' International my own father, Terence J. O'Sullivan, ensuring worksite safety, and staffing Union of North America.

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Union Union of North America. r many of these warriors of the Fo These These are the Jim Larkins, James The The men and women profiled in this The men and women honored in The selfless dedication of the men heir commitment to working Terry O'Sullivan is Terry General President of of LIUNA, the Laborers' International lizabeth lizabeth Gurley Flynns of our time. d us none that us of alone, stands few.” just to name a Richards O'Hare, Gurley Flynn, Kate names: Elizabeth peppered with Irish Thomas Donahue, Tobin, George Ryan, John Brophy, labor movement is their their dedication to our strong, movement t is Sweeny, and Quill, Maurice Father John A. of the American men and women is their passion for justice is fierce. unwavering, and Meany, John James Carey, Mike lifetime's lifetime's commitment. came to the labor movement as adults, Connollys, E Mother Joneses, and “The entire history special supplement to the Irish Echo are Echo Irish the to supplement special torchbearers of justice. Each, in his or and that individual achievement is working class, their work is more than a than more is work their class, working job, and larger than a career; it is a these pages are just such warriors; day in and day out, they fight the good fight on behalf of working families. Whether or households union in raised were they of of the rewards of their labor. remin T h e y her own way, has been working to her build own way, impossible without and women honored in these pages is collective recognition and celebration. a a better world in which workplaces are safer, workers have a greater voice in advancement. both an inspiration, and a cause for decisions that affect their lives, and all working people receive their fair share and leading various labor organiza labor various leading and ion From the beginning of Irish Indeed, the use of the boycott as a Many Many of the Irish immigrants who Today, Today, the sons and daughters of So prevalent was the Irish influence n the American Labor Movement, that who served as LIUNA General Secretary- General LIUNA as served who retiree council. involvement in the American Labor Treasurer, and who chairs LIUNA's Movement, there was cross-pollinat members of the Land League, an o with the ongoing struggle for Irish organization devoted to Irish stood up for their rights here had fought had here rights their for up stood for their rights in Ireland as well, as independence and land reform. by by 1910, nearly half of the 110 member independence. tool of protest came directly from unions of the American Federation of American men. Labor Labor were led by Irish-born or Irish- Ireland serve in positions the throughout American Labor Movement, organizing workers, negotiating similar boycotts of landlords in Ireland. contracts, ensuring worksite safety, handling and staffing grievances, organi of zations One son of Irish immigrants, Terence And I would be remiss not to mention to not remiss be would I And A A daughter of County Cork, Ireland, The The American Federation of Labor The The entire history of the American beings, and in so backbone doing of became the some of organizations established in the the United first labor States. Powderly, took the Knights from a small, of secretive organization to Labor labor largest the of one Sweeny, Sweeny, and Thomas Donahue, just to themselves themselves and their rights as human Maurice Tobin, George Meany, John name a few. my own father, Terence J. O'Sullivan, John John Brophy, James Carey, Mike Quill, Richard s O'Hare, Father John A. Ryan, its day. its day. labor leaders, working first Knights of with Labor, then with the the United Mary Harris "Mother" Jones, one became of the most well-known American Mine Workers. was was co-founded by an Irishman, P.J. McGuire. labor labor movement is peppered with Irish names: Elizabeth Gurley Flynn, Kate he torch of justice rish Women Workers By Terry O'Sullivan By Terry [email protected] those organizations still exist But just as they would not suffer the Treated Treated like animals, shunned as They They follow in the footsteps not only Little did they know that they would They They also pick up the Irish Irish immigrants and descendants of Stepping onto the shores of this new The The story of Irish involvement in the Those were dark times, and the Just Just as Jim Larkin, James Connolly, Many of the organizations and Many Many of these refugees chose t Irish Irish immigrants provided much of honor honor such a large group of Irish n this centennial year of the historic Dublin Lockout, it is fitting that we mployers mployers and their agents here. eligious beliefs, they were forced by The Irish gave life to American labor American to life gave Irish The ranks ranks began to swell. tyranny of British oppression in Ireland, for for workplace justice. heroes women such as Hannah Sheehy- Skeffington, Margaret Cousins, and circumstance to stand up for industrializing nation. r they wished to possible from British anti-Irish and anti- get as far Catholic prejudices. away as be met by American similar cities, bigotry especially in many as their bigotry accept to about not were they so and exploitation at the hands of better wages and working conditions, social and economic justice as well as of Larkin and Connolly, but of Irish Constance Markievicz. strangers, feared because of their and and the men and women of the Irish United States over Canada because and workforce, industrial first America's the foundation on which much of American Labor Movement the is built, and from previous generations of Irish- United States offered opportunity not Union (IWWU) fought for more than so the men and these women pages honored on have been fighting for I today. today. land, our ancestors dug tunnels, mined coal, built erected the raw buildings, and provided railroads, milledmanpower steel, demanded by a rapidly Americans who today are playing a vital a playing are today who Americans role in the Labor Movement. Transport and General Workers Union (ITGWU) and the I their their response to the challenges they of waves immigrant workers to follow. some of our world. land. available at home. Irish immigrants were among positions at every level of LIUNA today. the e the brains, brawn, and backs faced of would shape the experiences of institutions they established created American labor leaders whose courage, dedication, and hard work helped build the in began Movement Labor American immigrants fled famine in their native founders of my union, and hold 1840s, when thousands of Irish Page Page 20 IRISH LABOR 100 www.irishecho.com / www.irishecho.com Irish Echo / NOVEMBER 6 - 12, 2013 /

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Set head: As he closed on Newman, Elizabeth Larkin shrieked debut. at the back of the auditorium and started to walk down "If it's men you are fighting for, your movement is By Dave Hannigan toward her husband. By then, he had reached his quarry damned," said Larkin that night, "but if it's a great [email protected] and she beseeched him to see sense through the red principle, you will triumph. The task before you is great. mist descending. You must realize the great responsibility that faces you. "Be careful what you do to him!" shouted Elizabeth. It takes great men and women to stand up and say Callout: "To carry on his fiery cross mission among "Jim, Jim! Think!" 'We're Socialists'. You are fighting to abolish this system laboring men, who, as everybody knows, are shockingly He wasn't thinking. He was too busy attacking the of exploitation." abused in this country, and underpaid, is the idea of Mr. heckler. He had his hands gripped around Newman's He went down a storm with that sympathetic Larkin...James is unique in his line, the most throat and seemed bent on choking him to death. audience, most of whom knew his reputation and conspicuous and noisiest disturber of the public peace. Perhaps finally affected by his wife's intervention, he regarded him as a hero from what they'd read about him He is no imitator. He is an original. --- New York Times stopped the attempted asphyxiation but he wasn't in the left-wing press. editorial reacting to news of James Larkin's proposed letting Newman off lightly. He pulled him from the row The rest of New York and America came to know the trip to America. Published December 26, 1913. of seats and shook him with such ferocity that he ended name pretty quickly too due to Larkin throwing himself up tearing his collar away. Then, he dragged Newman up into various socialist and radical causes, from workers' Caption with Mugshot jpg: The Sing Sing-bound James the aisle and through the doors before depositing him in rights to the anti-war movement. Larkin. the lobby. The Bureau of Investigation (forerunner of the Caption with Pose jpg: Larkin in classic pose. The show over, his face flushed with rage, his blood modern FBI) file on Larkin would eventually run to nearly Caption with Sing Sing 1913 jpg: Sing Sing Prison in 1913, boiling and sweat forming on his brow, Larkin made his 500 pages as the government struggled to keep up with year of the Great Lockout. way back to the stage. He still had a job to do. In his his every move, crisscrossing the continent. Caption with Hoover jpg: A young Hoover. mind, that job was to educate those present about the One minute he was headlining an Irish independence Caption with Charlie jpg: Charlie jpg: Charlie Chaplin. complexity of the rebellion in which his friends and rally, flanked by Irish Volunteers on one side of the stage Caption with O'Casey jpg: Sean O'Casey. colleagues had died. When he came to the microphone and German Uhlans on the other, the next he was himself later in the evening, Larkin informed the crowd, chairing a meeting where 500 Americans pledged amongst other things, that the Rising had been aided by themselves to communism as a police stenographer sat On May 21st, 1916, Jim Larkin, by then resident in English people. To hammer home this particular point, in the crowd taking copious notes. Chicago, organized a rally at George M. Cohan's Grand he picked up one of three rifles which had been placed He lived in great poverty for much of the time, almost Opera House on Clark Street to commemorate those on the stage, and held it above his head. dying from a leaky gas cooker in his Greenwich Village who had died in the Easter Rising the previous month. "Perhaps you don't know who brought this kind of apartment, Yet, when he went down to Mexico to meet Several guest speakers were representing the various rifle into Ireland," he said. "Of course you don't because with German spies anxious to get him to try to create radical, nationalist and socialist groups from around the the press has never told you. Well, it was Angela Spring- havoc on the American docks, and to hamper the war city were invited. Dr. K.A. Zurawski came to the podium, Rice, sister of Ambassador Spring-Rice (London's man in effort, he was traveling by power boat and staying in the wearing the colors of the Polish Federation, a group Washington). It was she who smuggled them to us." best hotels. whose aspirations for independence were in tune with That cameo in Chicago came 18 months after "There are 20 million German-Americans and 13 Ireland's own. Liverpool-born Larkin had left Ireland for New York with million Irish-Americans in the United States," roared "The English certainly murdered the Irish in true the fall-out from the 1913 Lock-out still resounding. Larkin at an event in Philadelphia where the Irish and Russian style," said Zurawski. The impact of the Dublin agitation and the coverage German diasporas shared common cause. The crowd of nearly 1500 erupted with applause at of it in American papers meant he arrived in the United "And if you act together, you can make the United the line, one put-upon ethnicity empathizing with States already a well-known name. States and the newspapers do as you like. I am not a another. As the clapping and the cheering died down, Indeed, the New York Times had first talked about citizen of the United States and if they want to deport me Matthew Thomas Newman, described by journalists him coming to the city 11 months before he actually tomorrow they can do it." present as "a dapper young men with a broad English landed. Originally intending to stay for a few months, he This type of stuff ensured Larkin was avidly watched accent," stood up in his seat and began to speak. remained for eight and a half years, during which time throughout his stay and, inevitably, he fell foul of the "I am as good an Irishman as any here today," said he became more infamous than famous after his authorities. Newman. "I have lived in Ireland and my mother is from involvement in a succession of high-profile As might be expected from an outsized character a long line of Ireland's best. But such ballybunk makes controversies, court cases, and a stint in Sing Sing loose in America at a tumultuous time in that nation's me ill. I say, why do you put over such ridiculous drivel?" Prison. history, there was espionage and intrigue (he was Larkin was seated at the back of the stage but he was Just three days after he walked off the St. Louis in assiduously courted by both the Germans and the near enough to hear every word. He stood up out of his New York Harbor in November, 1914, Larkin spoke before Russians), double-dealing, assassination attempts, chair with rage, sprinted towards the footlights, hurdled a crowd of 15,000 at a rally in Madison Square Garden, courtroom drama and prison stays. the orchestra pit and jumped another brass railing an honored guest at a celebration of the election of At various times, he plotted with the Germans in San before landing in the aisle. Meyer London, a socialist, to U.S. Congress. 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The task before you is great. is you before task The triumph. will you principle, It takes great men and women to stand up and say and and German Uhlans on the chairing other, the a next he meeting was where 500 Americans pledged assiduously assiduously courted by both the Russians), Germans double-dealing, and the assassinationstays. prison and drama courtroom attempts, name pretty quickly too due to Larkin throwing himself throwing due to too Larkin quickly pretty name debut. damned," said Larkin that night, "but if it's a you. great faces that responsibility great the realize must You 500 pages as the government struggled to keep up with up keep to struggled government the as pages 500 stage the of side one on Volunteers Irish by flanked rally, Francisco, Francisco, urged anarchists to throw bombs in New havoc havoc on the docks, and American to hamper the war States and the do newspapers as you like. I am not a into various socialist and radical causes, from workers' from causes, and radical socialist various into 'We're Socialists'. You are fighting to abolish this system this abolish to fighting are You Socialists'. 'We're modern FBI) file on Larkin would eventually run to nearly to run eventually would Larkin on file FBI) modern continent. the crisscrossing move, every his best hotels. best me deport to want they if and States United the of citizen rights to the anti-war movement. movement. anti-war the to rights of exploitation." of million million Irish-Americans in the United States," roared Larkin at an event in where the Philadelphia Irish and cause. common shared diasporas German it." do can they tomorrow audience, audience, most of whom knew his reputation and authorities. authorities. loose in at America a time in tumultuous that nation's effort, he was traveling by power boat and staying in the in staying and boat power by traveling was he effort, regarded him as a hero from what they'd read about him about read they'd what from hero a as him regarded throughout his throughout stay he and, inevitably, fell foul of the history, there was espionage and intrigue (he was in the left-wing press. press. left-wing the in at at cameo in Chicago came 18 months after Just Just three days after he off walked the St. Louis in "Be careful what you do to him!" shouted Elizabeth. you do what to shouted "Be careful him!" "Perhaps you "Perhaps don't know who brought this kind of Indeed, Indeed, the New York Times had first talked about The show over, his face flushed with rage, his blood rage, with flushed his face over, The show He He wasn't He thinking. was too busy the attacking Perhaps finally affected by his wife's intervention, he intervention, wife's his by affected finally Perhaps Th As he closed on Newman, Elizabeth Larkin shrieked As Larkin he on Elizabeth closed Newman, The impact of the Dublin agitation and the coverage and the agitation of Dublin the impact The Prison. himself later in the evening, Larkin informed the crowd, the informed Larkin evening, the in later himself controversies, controversies, court cases, and a stint in Sing Sing colleagues had died. When he came to the microphone to the he came When died. had colleagues "Jim, Jim! Think!" Jim! "Jim, complexity of the rebellion in which his friends and he he became more infamous involvement than famous after in his a succession of high-profile mist descending. mist way back to the He stage. still had a job to do. In his the about job that present mind, those was to educate remained for eight and a half years, during which time which and eight a for during half years, remained he picked up one of three rifles which had been placed been had which rifles three of up one he picked head. his above it held and stage, the on him him coming he to months, few the a for city stay to 11 intending months Originally before he landed. actually toward her husband. By then, he had reached his quarry his reached had he then, By husband. her toward and she him beseeched to see sense through the red his made Larkin brow, his on forming sweat and boiling home hammer To point, this people. English particular because don't you course "Of said. he Ireland," into rifle the lobby. the by aided been had Rising the that things, other amongst in man (London's Spring-Rice Ambassador of sister Rice, a crowd of 15,000 at a rally in Madison Square Garden, Square in Madison a at rally 15,000 of a crowd an honored guest at a celebration of the election Meyer of London, a socialist, to U.S. Congress. Quite a the aisle and through the doors before depositing him in him depositing before doors the through and aisle the Spring- Angela was it Well, you. told never has press the us." to them smuggled who she was It Washington). New York Harbor in November, 1914, Larkin spoke before spoke Larkin 1914, November, in Harbor York New the fall-out from the 1913 Lock-out still resounding. resounding. still Lock-out 1913 the from fall-out the heckler. He heckler. had his hands gripped around Newman's up Newman dragged he Then, away. collar his tearing up at the back of the auditorium and started to walk down walk to started and auditorium the of back the at Liverpool-born Larkin had left Ireland for New York with York New for Ireland left had Larkin Liverpool-born throat and seemed bent on choking him to death. death. to him choking on bent seemed and throat stopped the attempted asphyxiation him He the from row pulled but off lightly. Newman letting he ended he that wasn't ferocity such with him shook and seats of States already a well-known name. name. well-known a already States of it in American papers meant he arrived in the United the in arrived he meant papers American in it of Several guest speakers were representing the various the representing were speakers guest Several "The English certainly murdered the Irish in true The The crowd of nearly 1500 erupted with at applause Larkin was seated at the back of the stage but he was he but stage the of back the at seated was Larkin "I "I am as good as an said any Irishman here today," On On May 21st, 1916, Jim Larkin, by then resident in James Larkin blazed fiery American trail trail American fiery blazed Larkin James radical, nationalist and socialist groups from around the around from groups socialist and nationalist radical, hurdled footlights, the towards sprinted rage, with chair wearing wearing the colors of the Polish Federation, a group own. Ireland's his of out up stood He word. every hear to enough near who had died in the Easter Rising the previous month. month. previous the Rising Easter the in died had who podium, the to came Zurawski K.A. Dr. invited. were city Zurawski. said style," Russian trip to America. Published December 26, 1913. 26, December Published America. to trip Opera Opera House on Clark Street to commemorate those were in for tune independence with whose aspirations Matthew Thomas Newman, described by journalists Set head: head: Set Hannigan Dave By Chicago, organized a Grand M. at rally George Cohan's organized Chicago, the line, one As put-upon another. the and clapping the died cheering down, ethnicity empathizing with as present "a men young dapper with a broad English speak. to began and seat his in up stood accent," aisle. the in landing before [email protected] James Sing-bound Sing The jpg: Mugshot with Caption the the orchestra pit and jumped another brass railing Newman. "I have lived in Ireland and my mother is from is mother my and Ireland in lived have "I Newman. makes ballybunk But such best. a of Ireland's line long Callout: Callout: "To carry on his fiery cross mission among Larkin. pose. classic in Larkin jpg: Pose with Caption me ill. I say, why do you put over such ridiculous drivel?" ridiculous such over put you do why say, I ill. me He is no imitator. He He is is Times --- an New no York original. imitator. to reacting editorial news of James proposed Larkin's 1913, in Prison Sing Sing jpg: 1913 Sing Sing with Caption laboring men, who, as everybody knows, are shockingly are knows, everybody as who, men, laboring peace. public the of disturber noisiest and conspicuous year of the Great Lockout. 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Indeed, thechiefmagistrate hisattrial by,amongst others, The Dubliners). of the trade union martyr Joe Hill (immortalized in history,song deliveredhe orationstheofone funeraltheat outof Chicago. socialistpublishedMontana,newspaperButte,aand November,arrestingby1919dissidents 2000 overthe overthe American government's radar. ie I sos o sm i pwr eadd i a a as regardedhim power in some how shows It file. behindprison walls in his usual propaganda. 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Larkin was vn fe hs vnul ees fo ji i 1923, in jail from release eventual his after Even Thiswasn'tleasttheproblems hisof either. oneAt The best-known actor of the age was so movedby sobest-knownwas Theage the actorof "Youwillhave noted thereport that JimLarkin has usual his With case. court the there's Then I i vr lkl ta a eotto cs cud be could deportation case a that likely very is "It "Gentlemen, some day you in America will be told beAmerica willin you "Gentlemen,day some 1 0 0 his superior William slippers. Truth be x Page 23 / Irish Echo / NOVEMBER 6 - 12, 2013 / www.irishecho.com www.irishecho.com / Irish Echo / NOVEMBER 6 - 12, 2013 / Page 24 EDWARD R. BRANNIGAN EDWARDR. BAKER ELIZABETH Do you think that labor has to adapt to changing to adapt to has labor that think you Do With the right wing, and even some liberals some even and wing, right the With Family: Maureen Brannigan, wife; Eileen wife; Brannigan, Maureen Family: Married Status: 2. I speak French. speak I 2. 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Learned Irish Step Dancing as a child a as Dancing Step Irish Learned 1. N in Garage Shields at gas pumped I Job: First NY Island, Long live: you Where Clare Quilty,County Birth: of Place from Retired company/position: Current Three things people would be surprised to know to surprised be would people things Three 2. Attended my first dance in Kilrush, Ireland at 11 at Ireland Kilrush, in dance first my Attended 2. 3. Met President Bill Clinton in 1993 shortly after shortly 1993 in Clinton Bill President Met 3. corporate educat corporate player in establishing the base labor rates a rates labor base the establishing in player interests buying every major election in t in election major every buying interests teachers. He has been a vocal opponent of opponent vocal a been has He teachers. your main arguments affirming this view? this affirming arguments main your be would economy,whattoday's and in relevant letters. personal previous generat previous how on workers young educate and history labor on emphasis greater a place to Weneed agenda. legislative every on priority a be should reform that stands between deep-pocketed business deep-pocketed between stands that all is Labor case, Court Supreme United" "Citizen's the ofwake the In privatized. being services public essential more and penniless, retiring has two brothers, Brian and George, and a sister a and George, and Brian brothers, two has Association, representing 43,000 classroom 43,000 representing Association, for single-payer health care and immigration and care health single-payerfor Advocating members. own their only not workers, paycheck. would see more workplace deaths, more people more deaths, workplace more see would we unions, Without America. corporateby pushed Coordinator for the Connecticut Education Connecticut the forCoordinator Political as served year,pasthas Conor the country.For the in anti-privatizationlaws and protection whistleblower strongest the of some pass to managed and recession the during years Employees' Associat Employees' VermontState the with position relations government a accepting before year a for Kennedy Edward Senator of office press the in worked and Boston in College Emerson at Arts Media in B.A. his received Conor age. early an at activism take? all for levels wage higher maintaining in factor dominant a remains reduced while field, labor the growing, you're busy dying." busy you're growing, involved with handshakes and later on with on later and handshakes with involved us of those thanked and effort the forappreciative diner.very wasQueens He a at making Ennis, Co. Clare Co. Ennis, completed his M.A. in Communications at Dublin at Communications in M.A. his completed times, and what form should any such adapting such any should formwhat and times, goals. pay higher their achieving in washers, work. industry to become a leader once again. once leader a become to industry auto US the enabled and programs benefit education. take? about me about continue to fight the anti-worker policies being policies anti-worker the fight to continue Conor saw VSEA through some of its most difficult most its of some through VSEA saw Conor City University. After returning to the States, he States, the to returning University. After City political and rights worker'sfor appreciation unions assisted the lowest paid workers, car workers, paid lowest the assisted unions in presence Its workers. the of pay the improving union has taken creative ways in wage and wage inways creative taken has union workers auto the how is example prime A times. workplaces. As they say - "if you're not busy not you're "if - say they As workplaces. elect candidates who support quality public quality support who candidates elect times, and what form should any such adapting such any should formwhat and times, country. Carpenters Union Local 157Local Union Carpenters and Rudy Hein Rudy and and organizing employees in nontraditional in employees organizing and today.enjoy The they rights bargaining collective have middle the of decline the and density union in years old, and when my teacher found out I had to had I out found teacher my when and old, years Labor Movement cannot survive without adapting without survive cannot Movement Labor of an Irish history professor, history devel Irish he an of class. While infighting and "right to work" laws work" to "right and infighting While class. construct a pl a construct help to night all worked I'd because election his morning. Monday on class the to skills dancing my demonstrate onor Owen Casey spent much of his of much spent Casey Owen onor school in the village of Carlingford. The son The Carlingford.of village the in school primary attending Louth, County in childhood no d no oubt weakened our Movement, unions Movement, our weakened oubt mother Molly Casey was a shopkeeper.a was He Casey Molly mother His father Frank Casey was a contractor and contractor a was Casey Frankfather His oel Casey was born in Quilty, County Clare. Quilty,County in born was Casey oel atform for an appearance he was he appearance an atformfor ions fought and died for the for died and fought ions ion reform and works tirelessly to tirelessly works and reform ion has adapted to changing to adapted has ion. As Political Director,Political As ion. epsons Christopher epsons oped a deep a oped he nd MATTHEWCHARTRAND CHAMBERLAIN TOM Yes, we do need to adapt to changing to adapt to Yes,need do we What it taught me: That if you want something want you if That me: taught it What lawns Cutting Job: First NY WestIslip, live: you Where NY Brooklyn, Birth: of Place Do you think that labor has to adapt to changing to adapt to has labor that think you Do Status: Married Status: M manager Business company/position: Current S AFL- Oregon President company/position: Current The labor movement must be viewed as the voice the as viewed be must movement labor The Family: Wife Lori, Son Matthew Jr.,Jade, Matthew Daughter Son Lori, WifeFamily: Yes it is, and I believe its the only way to close the close to way only the its believe I Yesand is, it Status: Married Status: I learned to get up early, be on time and work and time early,on up be get to learned I morning the delivered 11 At me: taught it What delivery Newspaper Job: First Oregon Portland, live: you Where Washington Island, Whidby Birth: of Place As a percentage of the workforce, union workforce, the of percentage a As Three things people would be surprised to know to surprised be would people things Three Stacy (wife), Chamberlain Victoria Family: Do you think that labor has to adapt to changing to adapt to has labor that think you Do Three things people would be surprised to know to surprised be would people things Three Do you think that the labor movement i movement labor the that think you Do Band. Blues and Rhythm a with Sang 3. States. United the and Ireland of citizen a am I 2. is (1924-2011) McMullin Ernan philosopher Irish 1. Do you think that the labor movement is still is movement labor the that think you Do cook to Like 2. alone be to Hate 1. Joan. At age 19 he immmigrated t immmigrated he 19 age At Joan. communities. The development of new types of types new of development The communities. workers, it is safety.is it workers, industry,iron my In regulations. and technologies membership for those workers who may never may who workers those for membership take? adapting such any should formwhat and times, a position he held until running to serve as serve to running until held he position a alliances with like minded groups in local in groups minded like with alliances organize and create middle class jobs. class middle create and organize hired Tom as a senior policy labor advisor in 2004, in advisor labor policy Tomsenior hired a as have a union in thei in union a have and legislation that foster opportunities to fosteropportunities that legislation and ordinances establish must movements labor state owners. and women and men working between gap WorldTradeand Center,Planetarium, Hayden The newspaper seven days a week, rain or shine. or rain week, a days seven newspaper your main arguments affirming this view? this affirming arguments main your President from 1996-98. Governor TedGovernor 1996-98. Kulongoski from President as then and 1998-2003; and 1994-96 in Council Vice Tomas 1998-2004. from served President as President of the Oregon AFL-CIO. Oregon the of President of all workers. Todeepening workers. requires all succeedof you have to work for it for work to have you your main arguments affirming this view? this affirming arguments main your years as IAFF Local #43's Local IAFF as years Portland a 1976.Becoming to 1973 from Force Air on such New York landmarks as the original Yorkthe New as such landmarks on year first a as 608 Union Carpenter's joined he when 1969 until Union Hotel the of 144 Local of before hospitals in orderly and as working Canada a voice on the job the on voice a relevant in today's economy, and what would be would economy,whattoday's and in relevant c take? adapting such any should formwhat and times, apprentice. In his 30 plus year career he worked he career year plus 30 his In apprentice. member of orderly.became hospital He a as also was here job first YorkHis New 1963. to in coming Madame TussaudsMadame Mu CIO national, state and local elections. While elections. local and statenational, labor's of evolution Workers.The American three was is what of third a is representation President of the Oregon State Fire Fighters Fire State Oregon the of President Son Michael, and Maggie. and Michael, Son fire fighter in 1977. Elected in 1988, Tom10 1988, in served Elected 1977. in fighter fire Chamberlain (son) Meghan Salinas (daughter) Salinas Meghan (son) Chamberlain Ironworker grassroots political program has been critical in critical been has program political grassroots the forforce powerful most largest the still is movement labor the said, That ago. decades owns the door step. door the owns relevant i relevant my cousin. my me1.: about Joseph (daugther); Canode Chamberlain whim. We were powerless. Now I know we need we know I Now powerless. Wewere whim. a on fired and hired manager station The hard. about me about orporate America may own the airways labor airways the own may America orporate s Local l361 Local s ince 2005, Tom Chamberlain has served as Tomserved 2005, has ince Chamberlain Oregonian, Tom served in the United States United the Tomin Oregonian, served native A AFL-CIO. Oregon the of President to the USA from Ireland in the early 1900s. early the in Ireland from USA the to immigrated who Devlin Florence and Neil atthew Chartrand i Chartrand atthew n today's economy, and what would be would economy,whattoday's and n seum. r workplace. National and National workplace. r Secretary-Treasurer;and s the proud grandson of grandson proud the s o M o ontreal, s still s ed Page 25 / Irish Echo / NOVEMBER 6 - 12, 2013 / www.irishecho.com www.irishecho.com / Irish Echo / NOVEMBER 6 - 12, 2013 / Page 26 Yes. Advancing techniques and technology to technology Yes.and techniques Advancing First Job: Fitter's Helper Fitter's Job: First The labor movement has always had to change to had always has movement labor The Family: Dyanna, Fiona Dyanna,Family: Married Status: and mechanical of Basics me: taught it What NY Brooklyn, live: you Where Three things people would be surprised to know to surprised be would people things Three Place of Birth: Bronx, Birth: of Place know to surprised be would people things Three Ireland Dublin, Birth: of Place 1. I recently completed the Ironman TriatIronman the completed recently I 1. and importance The me: taught it What Lifeguard Job: First Do you think that labor has to adapt to changing to adapt to has labor that think you Do economy.healthy a of sign a is Construction still is movement labor the that think you Do Current company/position: New YorkNew company/position: State Current PATRICKCULLEN R cook to love I 2. fisherman avid an I'm 1. Erectors/ DCM company/position: Current CHRISTY RICHARD Do you think that labor has to adapt to changing to adapt to has labor that think you Do Family Bernie Cullen (father) Bridget Cullen ( Cullen Bridget (father) Cullen Bernie Family Single Status: Hollow,Sleepy NY live: you Where The labor movement must be relevant no matter no relevant be must movement labor The FC Arsenal of supporter a am I 2. 3. I 3. Do you think that the labor movement is still is movement labor the that think you Do seafood.eat not do I 3. enhance production a production enhance take? Commission, reviewing major projects in the in projects major reviewing Commission, times, and what form should any such adapting such any should formwhat and times, Gang as a Connector.a as Gang Raising the in projectSubway Street 63 the on and the ever changing technology that surrounds that technology changing ever the and county. Currently Matt resides in West Islip w West Islip in resides Matt county.Currently structural construction structural Williams Erectors on the Underwriters Lab in Lab Underwriters the on Erectors Williams for 1993 in Apprentice 361 Local a as working started Matt business, improvement home of the new types of innovative benefits for workersfor benefits innovativeof types new the of with societal transitions. T transitions. societal with take? adapting such any should formwhat and times, Legislature as a member of the Suffolk Planning Suffolk the of member a as Legislature Supreme Court Officers Association Officers Court Supreme Ironworker a Journeyman in 1997 he worked for Falcon Steel Falconforworked he 1997 in Journeyman a As 1996. in Journeyman to graduated He Melville. of the generation that preceded them. 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Business the became Matt 2013, July In 2008. in President your main arguments affirming this view? this affirming arguments main your be would economy,whattoday's and in relevant his lovely wife Lori and their four children. four their and Lori wife lovely his about me about After graduating college and running his own his running and college graduating After New YorkNew City. in project important most the rebuilding himself for. mother) Andy Cullen (brother) Jackie Cullen, Jackie (brother) Cullen Andy mother) being. well people's other of charge in put being of responsibility projects. raising and up, bolting including positions various job. JFK Airlines Korean the on 1999 in Connector Workers Local 361 in 2004-2006. He was elected was He 2004-2006. in 361 WorkersLocal Where would your office be without us? without be office your would Where your main arguments affirming this view? this affirming arguments main your Placid. 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After four years four After College. Iona and H.S. Spellman Cardinal attended He youth. his out through partnering with corporate America for its fair its for America corporate with partnering families. principles it represents. it principles Ronkonkoma, NY. Ronkonkoma, Sergeant in 2007. He found the desire to help his help to desire the found He 2007. in Sergeant he joined the United States Navy serving five serving Navy States United the joined he movement. Labor must seek new approaches in approaches new seek must Labor movement. promoting progress for his members and their and members his for progress promoting and welfare the preserving of responsibility Laborers and Hod Carriers Union Carriers Hod and Laborers your main arguments affirming this vi this affirming arguments main your be would economy,whattoday's and in relevant in 1990. 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He continued to serve for twenty-one years with years twenty-one for serve to continued He O where he was active at St. Barnabas Parish Barnabas St. at active was he where raised in the Irish enclave of Woodlawnof enclave Irish the in raised was He Bronx. the in born was Cullen atrick Dillon. He was educated in Catholic schools Catholic in educated was He Dillon. E. John and Anne of children five of second evin was born in New Yorkthe New 1942 in in born was evin Air Line Pilots Association and Association Pilots Line Air R aborers and proud to have the have to proud and aborers , Michelle(daughter), , 1 pecial Education pecial 0 llowing graduation llowing amage to the labor the to amage ew? 0 o orker s' MAUREEN DONNELLYMAUREEN with Sean Sweeney at Cornell University's School University's Cornell at Sweeney Sean with back t back moving beforeMinnesota, in raised was Maureen of Labor R Labor of studied Maura work, graduate and undergraduate both raised in Queens Village. The oldest of nine, of oldest The Village. Queens in raised both your main arguments affirming this view? this affirming arguments main your be would economy,whattoday's and in relevant 1680s. for the last decade? last the for presidential campaigns. In addition to her to addition In campaigns. presidential Obama and Kerry Gore, the in involved actively was She outreach. and campaigns political Side) East (Lower 1 District in active and your main arguments a arguments main your be would economy,whattoday's and in relevant nun. a and artist trapeze Journalism, SUNY, and Marion (Smith) Donnelly,(Smith) Marion and SUNY, Journalism, Century. My ancestors arrived in the US in the in US the in arrived ancestorsCentury. My granddaughter and great granddaughter of proud of granddaughter great and granddaughter now that you've made no progress and stood still stood and progress no made you've that now was a delegate to the UFT's Delegate Assembly Delegate UFT's the to delegate a was different direction. different a in turned lives our bothbefore Milk Harvey with mid-sixties. me about assault. All of the gains we have made as a as made have we gains the of All assault. such under been worker American the has William A. Donnelly,ofA. professoremeritus William take? membership union Once go? class middle SAG, and AFTRA. and SAG, teacher.S classroom a as worked has She years. 18 for UFT the of member a been has She members. union daughter,the is Maura Cavan. and Donegal Her Mayo. and Offaly from York1920s the in were "above" needing a union. How's that going that How's union. a needing "above" were Elizabeth Gurley Flynn and WoodyGuthrie. and Flynn Gurley Elizabeth Schools teacher at Mt. Sinai Psychiatric. Maura Psychiatric. Sinai Mt. at teacher Schools than ever. Not since the time of the Gilded Age Gilded the of time ever.the than since Not educated, white collar professionalsand collar white educated, adapting such any should formwhat and times, retreating. started society American declined, t teacher, early intervention teacher and itinerant and teacher teacher, intervention early from refugees era famine were ancestors maternal working conditions and child labor laws could all could laws labor child and conditions working safewages, fair week, work hour 40 the society; Foundation. Maureen was born in New YorkNew in to born was Maureen Foundation. SAG Treasurerthe and of fund) assistance is She VP. National SAG and President SAG NY a craft or trade) s trade) or craft a in work who those to opposed "professionals"(as and Local Boards and NY VP; Chairman SAG Chairman VP; NY and Boards Local and Absolutely, the labor movement is m is movement Absolutely,labor the so many working Americans today. Also, the trade today.the Americans Also, working many so for bottom the to race a is It life. decent a desire w take? tomorrow.disappear and AFTRA 30 years ago. Maureen was elected in elected was Maureen ago. years 30 AFTRA and MPPWF, TreasurerFoundationMPPWF, SAG unions must build alliances with other with alliances build must unions times, and what form should any such adapting such any should formwhat and times, the Chairman of the SAG MPPWF (emergency MPPWF SAG the of Chairman the Local Boards and as a NY VP. She served for overfor served She VP. NY a as and Boards Local NY and National SAG-AFTRA first the to August Do you think that the labor movement is still is movement labor the that think you Do 17th late the to back go US the in roots My 3. is time for a Labor Party in the United States. United the in Party Labor a for time is it Perhaps groups. environmental and movement Occupy the people, young disenfranchised groups, rights immigrants movements, Do you think that the labor movement is still is movement labor the that think you Do a be would I determined I five, was I When 3. Society Democratic a for Students of Member 1. Do you think that labor has to adapt to changing to adapt to has labor that think you Do the ever.did than Absolutely,Where so more 2. Worked on Wall Street writing about stocks about writing Street WallWorked on 2. Of course. Unions should never have ignored the ignored have never should Unions course. Of Three things peo things Three National SAG-AFTRA company/position: Current M M Family: Husband Dan Ingram Dan Husband Family: Married Status: Do you think that labor has to adapt to changing to adapt to has labor that think you Do What it taught me: I prefer to learn, not teach. not learn, to prefer I me: taught it What TeacherJob: First YorkNew Florida live: and you Where YorkNew Birth: of Place The labor movement must find a way to connect wayto a find must movement labor The hree decades on the SAG and AFTRA Boards, as Boards, AFTRA and SAG the on decades hree o New York as an actor and member of AEA, of member and Yorkactor New an o as ith the masses of frustrated working people who people working frustrated of masses the ith Her childhood heroes were Mother Jones, Mother were heroes childhood Her elations. ple would be surprised to know to surprised be would ple he is currently working as a Hospital a as working currently is he Bernard ( Bernard Her paternal grandparents arrived in New in arrived grandparents paternal Her Ingram, a DJ, voice-over artist, and union and artist, voice-over DJ, a Ingram, officer and activist, working to merge SAG merge to working activist, and officer aura Donnelly was born in Brooklyn, NY to NY Brooklyn, in born was Donnelly aura aureen Donnelly met her husband Dan husband her met Donnelly aureen UFA) and Mary McKeon Donnelly.McKeon Mary UFA)and hould not have thought they thought have not hould ffirming this view? this ffirming elevant ore r ore JOHN EGAN JOHN DUMAS JOHN The labor movement is more relevant today than today relevant more is movement labor The We need to continue to organize non-union organize to continue to Weneed Do you think that the labor movement is still is movement labor the that think you Do Do you think that labor has to adapt to changing to adapt to has labor that think you Do 3: A 3: Status: Married Status: lways hated cold weather, even when I played weather,I cold when hatedlways even Resident Building company/position: Current Family: Wife Colette and son Brandon son and Colette WifeFamily: What it taught me: How to interact with people with interact to How me: taught it What Electrical Dublin of Manager Assistant Job: First York,AvenueNew Park778 NY live: you Where Place of Birth: Dublin, Birth: of Place 1: I don't like vegetables. like don't I 1: know to surprised be would people things Three 2: Don't like anything to do with do to anything like Don't 2: I believe that some unions have changed over changed have unions some that believe I Status: Married Status: determination, work, Hard me: taught it What J International 103, Local company/position: Current Family: M Family: the throughout eggs Delivering Job: First Quincy,live: MA you Where Labor unions are responsible for creating the creatingfor responsible are unions Labor Do you think that labor has to adapt to changing to adapt to has labor that think you Do 2. I have had trouble with hearing since I was a was I since hearing with trouble had have I 2. know to surprised be would people things Three Place of Birth: Boston, MA Boston, Birth: of Place Do you think that the labor m labor the that think you Do the all national from junkie, political a am I 3. Joan. sister twin a have I 1. are fighting to come together come to fighting are early days of the labor movement. These workers These movement. labor the of days early wage jobs with high turnover, as they were in the in were turnover,they high as with jobs wage from where it s it where from time, while others have stayed the same. I think I same. thestayed have others while time, that before we know it we've lost density and density lost we've it know we beforethat ever. The fastest growing sector of jobs are low- are jobs of ever.sector fastestgrowing The view? this affirming arguments main your like some unfortunately do, take their focus awayfocus their take do, unfortunately some like issues, social in up caught are that unions that the next one will do it, and then the next one, so one, next the then and it, do will one next the relevant in today's economy, and what would be would economy,whattoday's and in relevant workers, and see how our struggles are struggles our how see and workers, take?: adapting such any should formwhat and times, take? adapting such any should formwhat and times, employer gets away with hiring non-union labor,non-union hiring awaywith gets employer power. We must always look beyond ourselves, as ourselves, power.beyond look alwaysWemust the way you want to be treated. be to want you way the unions, and as the middle class continues to get to continues class middle the as and unions, your main arguments affirming this view? this affirming arguments main your know how important organizing is. if one if is. organizing important how know sport. taking pride in what you do, and treating people treating and do, you what in pride taking neighborhood. c preservation. for movement labor the to look to need we squeezed fornot were it exist not would class middle The benefits. and protections job demand and relevant in today's economy, and what would be would economy,whattoday's and in relevant middle class. All of the benefits that people take people that benefits the of All class. middle from an early age early an from night) (by Musician day)(by store two grandsons, Cooper and Jack. and Cooper grandsons, two has also daughter-in-law,John and Julie. Gene a have They Margie. wife his Quincy,with in MA lives John union. their and neighbors their to back younger especially members, encourage to focus child and I have only 30 percent hearing to this to hearing percent 30 only have I and child for granted today, the five day work week, work daytoday, five granted forthe members, regaining lost and new market share, market new and lost regaining members, of their workers unionized. workers their of power the with deal to having offear for benefits 10021 members, to take control of their future by giving by future their of control take to members, manager day. me about husband Gene, Billy (son) his wife Julie and Julie wife his (son) Billy Gene, husband Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Electrical of Brotherhood overtime pay for working over 40 hours per week, per hours 40 over working forpay overtime workplace. provides that class middle stronger a forging and about me about daughter Audrey, and a son Billy,son-in-law son a Audrey,a daughter and way down to local politics. local to down way Cooper and Jack (grandsons) Jack and Cooper benefits and pensions, and more of a say in the in say a of more and pensions, and benefits pay, better more with better families working needles/shots/blood drawing. needles/shots/blood 17 years, during which time he has made it h it made has he time which during years, 17 etc, all came from the labor movement. Even movement. labor the from came all etc, workers to unionize still pr still unionize to workers their allow not will thattoday, companies the argie (wife), Audrey (daughter) her (daughter) Audrey (wife), argie onnected. In my sector, building service, we sector, service, my building In onnected. for over 35 years. He has had the honor of honor the had has He years. 35 over for serving as the union's President for the past the for President union's the as serving ohn has been a member of Local 103 IBEW 103 Local of member a been has ohn hould be - getting jobs for the for jobs getting - be hould Ireland ovide good pay and pay good ovide to raise standards raise to ovement is still is ovement is Page 27 / Irish Echo / NOVEMBER 6 - 12, 2013 / www.irishecho.com www.irishecho.com / Irish Echo / NOVEMBER 6 - 12, 2013 / Page 28 Continue organizing poorly paid workers. Make workers. paid poorly organizing Continue Do you think that labor h labor that think you Do First Job: Stock boy at SafewayatStores boy Stock Job: First HENRY J. FARRELLJ. HENRY C P for Scholars Catholic company/position: Current FAHEYJ. JOSEPH DR. 2. I love poetry.love I 2. know to surprised be would people things Three Kathleen Michael, Daniel, Family: Single Status: get to work hard of value The me: taught it What NY Plains, White live: you Where Yes! Unions are organizing fast food workers,foodfast Yes! organizing are Unions 3. I am shy.am I 3. cook. to like I 1. Do you think that the labor movem labor the that think you Do B conditions of a safe work environment. 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Manhattan the Society.the of committees the of all in role active and vital a role in his career development and in obtaining in and development career his in role elected to Senior Business Agent in 1999 and held and 1999 in Agent Business Senior to elected Mr.youth. wasFarrellour on alcohol ofeffects the Counselors. Mr.a Counselors. is Farrell businesses. and homes their to power restoring and customers helping in Welldone job a forcommendations numerous received he Edison Con at years 35 his During Edison. 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He 1964. in Edison Consolidated at working a High VoltageTroubleshooterHigh a t for became and ranks the through upway his worked I lace of Birth: Bronx, NY Bronx, Birth: of lace Over his professional career Mr.beenprofessionalcareer has his Farrell Over During President Farrell's career he earned his earned he career Farrell's President During t-Large Board Member of Union SEIU Union of Member Board t-Large John says that the 32BJ School played a major a played School 32BJ the that says John J ohn is married to Colette. They have one son one have They Colette. to married is ohn R founder of the B.A. in Labor Studies at Studies Labor in B.A. the offounder and Studies Religious ProfessorofJustice. Workerfor Scholar Catholic of o-Founder immigrating to America in the early 1990s. early the in America to immigrating before Europe in industry music the in career orn in Dublin, John enjoyed a successful a enjoyed John Dublin, in orn West 37th Street New York,Mr.New 10018. West NY Street 37th 5 at 1-2 Local America Of WorkersUnion arry J. Farrell is the President of Utility of President the is Farrell J. arry I S as to adapt to changing to adapt to as strong advocate foradvocate strong H ent is still is ent

he Emergency he L dents on dents an e plays e A B KEVIN FLYNNKEVIN FINN SUZANNE Farrell resides in Baiting Hollow,YorkBaiting New in with residesFarrell I believe that many labor organizations have organizations labor many that believe I 2. I went to Africa to went I 2. 1. I have a black belt in karate. in belt black a have I 1. Three things people would be surprised to know to surprised be would people things Three Do you think that labor has to adapt to changing to adapt to has labor that think you Do What it taught me: Working with my dad on dad my Workingwith me: taught it What was I when dad my forRoofer's helper Job: First Virginia Arlington, live: you Where Connecticut Hartford, Birth: of Place Family: Bobby Crider (husband), Rory Michael Rory (husband), Crider BobbyFamily: Married Status: S Washington IBEW company/position: Current Current company/position: Tishman Construction, Tishman company/position: Current Do you think t think you Do 3. Sang in the school choir.school the in Sang 3. uniform. the loved scout, cub a Was 2. city our of diversity great The me: taught it What NY Whitestone, live: you Where 1. Would love to be able to sing well. sing to able be to Wouldlove 1. know to surprised be would people things Three Kevin (23), Anne Catherine(wife) Ellen Family: Married Status: Sq. Herald Macy's, Job: First NY NY, Birth: of Place 3. After Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, I volunteered I Rita, and Katrina Hurricanes After 3. Do you think that the labor movement is still is movement labor the that think you Do The labor movement is probably more relevant in relevant more probably is movement labor The Brian, Kev Brian, need to be adapted to each region. What w What region. each to adapted be to need Union of America. Harry J. Farrell has receiv has Farrell J. Harry America. of Union throughout the country, our messages and actions and messages country,our the throughout priorities be should benefits and wages his wife Sherry. They have four children: James, children: fourhave Sherry. wifeThey his Addiction." Drug and Alcohol of field the from Award Annual 6th the received he won that election. In his current position as position current his In election. that won message of safety, good working conditions, good conditions, safety,working of good message NCADD for his "Significant Contribution in the in Contribution "Significant his for NCADD the and ProfessionalConvention Assistance the largest of all locals in the Utility Workers Utility the in locals all of largest the in members Mr.10,000 resident, represents Farrell adapted, while others have not. While the While not. have others while adapted, take? Troubleshooter Badge of Honor in 2006. In 2008 In 2006. in TroubleshooterHonor of Badge Labor Vegasthe atLas in Award Diamond to run for President of the U.W.U.A. Local 1-2 and 1-2 Local U.W.U.A. the of President for run to m about me about Cassie, Lauren, Makayla, Brian Jr.,Alyssa. Brian Makayla,and Lauren, Cassie, times, and what form should any such adapting such any should formwhat and times, Specialist. Development Business a as D.C. Washington, that elected position until 2005. He then went on went then He 2005. until position elected that can I have that too?" that have I can that around so the nonunion w nonunion the so around that class Middle competition. or wages prevailing with it's whether too, benefits eventually roofing side jobs in the summer when I was 15 was I when summer the in jobs side roofing 15 won't work in the West.the in work won't probably South the in works what and South, or Finn Crider (daughter,5) Crider age Finn choices in helpers (my brothers), I could be quick, be could I brothers), (my helpers in choices learned I had. ever I boss toughest the was He Hartford. Suzanne currently works for the IBEW in IBEW the for works currently Suzanne Hartford. Workersin Healthcare 1199 District with organizer Labor Studies Labor from graduating After Connecticut. Hartford, you shouldn't have it either," we need to change to either,"need it havewe shouldn't you so that have don't "I saysworker nonunion the other.each fighting When stop to need workers nonunion the gains, has labor when days, taught me to push to me taught D.C., Business Development Specialist Development Business D.C., Superintendent, r Superintendent, on the East Coast might not work in the Mid-Westthe in work not might Coast East the on tough and a fast learner fast a and tough firstfather's my as strong as not was I while that medical clinic in Najja, Uganda. Najja, in clinic medical Washington, D.C. as a researcher and has been an been has and researcher a as D.C. Washington, in Trades Building Department the for worked also has She Boston. in 103 Local IBEW for college, she worked for her father's local union. local father's her forworked she college, while the road is tougher for organized labor these labor organized for tougher is road the while and country this of soul the is nonunion, and relevant in today's economy, and what would be would economy,whattoday's and in relevant While attending UMass for a graduate degree in degree graduate a for UMass attending While about me about Seamus(21) your main arguments affirming this view? this affirming arguments main your be would economy,whattoday's and in relevant on 10 new roofs in Louisiana. in roofs new 10 on putting and off tearing group all-female an with today's economy. 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Proof of the labor movement's relevancy is Local is relevancy movement's labor the of Proof Three things people would be surprised to know to surprised be would people things Three Do you think that labor has to adapt to changing to adapt to has labor that think you Do Adaptation to a changing environment has always has environment changing a to Adaptation Family: TeresaFamily: Tara(wife),Foley Dianna, Jean, Married Status: Absolutely. Who would champion the causes of causes the champion Absolutely.would Who Do you think that the labor movement is still is movement labor the that think you Do W Concrete and Cement company/position: Current B M What it taught me: Maurice's first job as a painter a as job first Maurice's me: taught it What Painter Job: First Place of Birth: Ballylanders, County Limerick. County Ballylanders, Birth: of Place 3. Maurice likes to travel every year to the All- the to year every travel to likes Maurice 3. Do you think that labor has to adapt to changin to adapt to has labor that think you Do (Ballymote). Educat (Ballymote). Mother Anna Mae (nee Tivnan) from Sligo from Tivnan) (nee Mae Anna Mother needs of the c the of needs the to adapt to have unions labor relevant, remain attended Tulls HIll High School in Brixton. in School TullsHigh attended HIll Ireland. Father James (Strokestown, Roscommon), (Strokestown, FatherJames Ireland. continually adapted since their inception. Toinception. their since adapted continually experiences and who have demands for t for demands have who and experiences take? who have grown, are more educated, have more have educated, more are grown, have who people American the today.is strong Labor going still is and 1903 13th April organized was It 18A. about me about Bronx. Youngest of five children. Parents born in born YoungestParents Bronx. children. five of members. its for job the on safety ensure and benefits Year 2001-United Irish Counties, Grand Marshal St. Marshal Grand YearCounties, Irish 2001-United the of Gael Hurling, 1999-Limerick Honor of Guest Brianna and Connor (4 grandchildren) (4 Connor and Brianna of. part times, and what form should any such adapting such any should formwhat and times, Campbell-Houlihan Award 1988-Donegal Football, 1988-Donegal Award Campbell-Houlihan take?: was to not think of just the next paycheck but to but paycheck next the just of think not to was your main arguments affirming this view? this affirming arguments main your be would economy,whattoday's and in relevant Deirdre and Sandra (4 daughters), Dillon, Hunter,Dillon, daughters), (4 Sandra and Deirdre a be to proud be could professionhe a was that unions continually negotiate for better wages and wages better fornegotiate continually unions labor the as shown is relevancy the and rights working men and women? 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I.B.E.W Agreements which created substantial s substantialcreated which Agreements working been has union our is example One Vice President for the Concrete WorkersDistrict Concrete the for President Vice there to fight for the underprivileged? These underprivileged? the for fight to there sponsor Protestants to offer a hand across the across hand offera to Protestants sponsor Santa Fe. A 40-year proud member of Local 3 Local of member proud 40-year A Fe. Santa imes, and what form should any such adapting such any should formwhat and imes, here you live: Mahopac, New YorkNew Mahopac, live: you here Manhattan and Kingsbridge section of the of section Kingsbridge and Manhattan years spent in the Inwood section of section Inwood the in spent years Formative side. East lower Manhattan in orn dedication to his craft and commitment to commitment and craft his to dedication With 1971. in 18A Local joined He 1963. aurice immigrated to the United States in States United the to immigrated aurice urity and medical benefits and benefits medical and urity ed at St. Jude grammar Jude St. at ed omer, industry and the labor the and omer, industry ust ee. He has received many received has He ee. ls, r ls, egardless of which team which of egardless esa were sponsors of sponsors were esa avings to avings heir g ANN GARVEY ANN CRAWFORDGARDNER COLLEEN Labor has to show workers in the growing the in workers show to has Labor Do you think that t that think you Do Do you think that labor has to adapt to changing to adapt to has labor that think you Do First Job: A summer CETA job, helping out in my in out CETAhelping summer job, A Job: First Absolutely! I have seen too many workers who are who workers many too seen have I Absolutely! First Job: As a college freshman I worked as a as worked I freshman college a As Job: First NY Neck, Great live: you Where 2. I first became involved in the labor movement labor the in involved became first I 2. Three things people would be surprised to know to surprised be would people things Three 2. In my fantasy life I am an accomplished Irish accomplished an am I lifefantasy my In 2. Status: Married Status: Current company/p Current F federal important How me: taught it What NY Niskayuna, live: you Where Teaneck, Birth: NJ of Place the to Assistant company/position: Current The labor movement is as essential today as in as today essential as is movement labor The Do you think that the labor movement is still is movement labor the that think you Do What it taught me: In my first position as a behind a as position first my In me: taught it What YorkNew City Birth: of Place Status: M Status: 3. I like to travel around the country and to other to and country the around travel to like I 3. 1. I am the oldest of eight children and came from came and children eight of oldest the am I 1. Family: Husband John, Son William, Daughter-in- William, Son John, Husband Family: Fa Three things people would be surprised to know to surprised be would people things Three 1. I believe war should be a last resort; last a be should war believe I 1. the Wage Theft Prevention Act, the Domestic the Act, Prevention Theft Wage the industries such as professional and white c white professionaland as such industries take?: adapting such any should formwhat and times, years, supporting organizing and community and organizing supporting years, 23 for AFL-CIO NYS the forworked She Act. 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First Job: Halal Meat PackerMeat Halal Job: First YorkNew Maspeth, live: you Where Three things people would be surprised to know to surprised be would people things Three Do you think that the labor movement is still is movement labor the that think you Do Zealand New Queensland, in jumped bungee I 3. Yes. They need to change to the changing times changing the to change Yes.to need They Do you think that the labor movement is still is movement labor the that think you Do motor and mountains climbing enjoy also I 3. Place of Birth: Mayo, Ireland Mayo, Birth: of Place 2. Farming and working on the land is one of the of one is land the on working and Farming 2. M NY Manhattan, , City Park Battery live: you e Wher Ireland Limerick, County Birth: of Place President Vice Senior company/position: Current Current company/position: Master Rigger @ DCM @ Rigger Master company/position: Current What it taught me: Halal is a Pakistania is Halal me: taught it What 1. I am from County Limerick. 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Labor Central NYC the #40 Local Ironworkers began University,Brendan accepting a position at position a accepting until worked he where with apprenticeship an means to sta to means s his view?: his 3 years has years 3 here. After here. y t y DENNIS HART DENNIS Status: Married Status: Three things people would be surprised to know to surprised be would people things Three Harney,Kayleigh,Kimberly WifeFamily:daughters 1. I am an avid reader.avid an am I 1. First Job: Delivering Newspapers Delivering Job: First Adaptation and change is how everything grows. everything how is change and Adaptation 2. I 2. What it taught me: It provided me with a strong a with me provided It me: taught it What What it taught me: I was 12 years old when my when old years 12 was I me: taught it What Where you live: Oakland, California Oakland, live: you Where YorkNew Brooklyn, Birth: of Place Teamsterscompany/position: Current T Yes, I believe the labor movement is completely is movement labor Yes,the believe I still is movement labor the that think you Do Crane Union generation fourth proud a am I 3. Status: Married Status: I was born in Carmel NY to a large fa large a to NY Carmel in born was I Biography changing to adapt to has labor that think you Do First Job: All Sea All Job: First NY Carmel, live: you Where Family: Wife, Eileen Marshall, Son, Justin and Justin Son, Marshall, Eileen Wife,Family: Place of Birth: Carmel, NY Carmel, Birth: of Place Operating 14-14B Local company/position: Current jpg Harney Gerard Use Harney Gerard head: Set Three things people would be surprised to know to surprised be would people things Three 2. I played pick up games with Julius Erving, Dr.J, Erving, Julius with games up pick played I 2. Fuji Mount climbed I 1. 3. When I was 22, I spent an hour talking to Joan to talking hour an spent I 22, was I When 3. Claire and Fiona and Claire However I believe given the distribution of wealth of distribution the given believe I However about me about and wo and men working the exploit to try to going always are economy.today's Unfortunately,in relevant people view? this affirming arguments main your take? adapting such any should formwhat and times, work and loyalty for the betterment of family.of betterment the for loyalty and work school and Charlestown Vocational School. He VocationalCharlestownSchool. and school relevant in today's economy, and what would be would economy,whattoday's and in relevant Board. Executive in this economy it should not just be one sided. one be just not should it economy this in protected. be to organized be to need people nation, world third a country,or since worked hard to learn my trade. I am proud am I trade. my learn to hard worked since mother my while all us for provided man, union father,working my hard up a Growing children. Working alongside my brothers it taught me hard me taught it brothers my Workingalongside business. family the for work to me took father business operated and owned completed a welding course with Anco and in and Anco with course welding a completed three beautiful daughters. beautiful three circumstances you are required to b to required are you circumstances the what matter no you, on dependent are people that lesson, life a and ethic work represented at all times. all at represented Operator in NYC. in Operator the industry.the of areas all in equipment operated have I say to fortunate to come in contact with people who people with contact in come to fortunate 1984 he immigrated to the USA. TonyUSA. the wa to immigrated he 1984 County Mayo. Tony attended St. Attracta's primary TonyAttracta's Mayo. St. attended County International Representative International started my career in Local 14-14B in 1996 and have and 1996 in 14-14B Local in career my started I BA. my earned and caption team time two State Connecticut Central attended I us. for cared Engineers presently and 2007 in license Riggers Master his obtained He since. ever 40 Local and them with worked has and 361 Local to him directed small farm in Tample,in Charlestown,farm outside small Daughter,Shannon. University on a football scholarship where I was a was I where footballscholarship a on University works with DCM at the WorldTradesite. the atCenter DCM with works about me about for a living. a for where I realized early in life I would have to work to have would I life in early realized I where Baez, on a Los Angeles beach about how we were we how about beach Angeles Los a on Baez, won an elected position on my Locals my on position elected an won ony Haran was born December 22, 1965 to 1965 22, December born was Haran ony Francis Haran and Peggy Callaghan-Haran, Peggy and Haran Francis the first of three sons. He was born into a into born was He sons. three of first the I was married in 2005 and have and 2005 in married was I men of men the world. Whether it is this is it Whether world. the sons Construction. A family A Construction. sons has to adapt to changing to adapt to has times, and what formwhat and times, voices of the workers the of voices The level. Federal and State on regulations and laws all with date to up keep and times changing adapting such any should Labor has to adapt to adapt to has Labor take? e heard and the and heard e should b should Labor movement well movement Labor e there. e s mily of seven of mily Page 31 / Irish Echo / NOVEMBER 6 - 12, 2013 / www.irishecho.com Page Page 32 IRISH LABOR 100

going to change the world. Where you live: Sunset 2. My paternal great- shipbuilders' union. This Do you think that the labor Park, Brooklyn grandfather, Michael sectarian standard stayed movement is still relevant First Job: Working Holland of Castlecomer, in effect until 1978 , and in today's economy, and demolition in high school Co. Kilkenny, was the was not fully undone until what would be your main What it taught me: I got reportedly a leader of the 1980. Quinn, ardent trade arguments affirming this the job with some friends Kilkenny farmers in their unionist and union view? in high school, tearing resistance against the organizer, enlisted on the The labor movement is down old barns. The job British occupation, and crew of the Titanic, sailing more relevant than ever. was non-union and the the family home was the great liner from There are millions of boss wouldn't supply burned to the ground by Belfast to the home port workers who work two safety helmets. After British troops. of Southampton, where he jobs and still can't get into some near misses we got 3. Our children's first was removed from the the middle class. The only hope they have is to our own. One day the side of a barn c ollapsed and language was Spanish, which was the primary crew, along with 18 others, for union activity, organize. the beam struck my friend in the head. The safety language spoken in our home when they were being put ashore in Queensland Harbor, Ireland, Do you think that labor has to adapt to changing helmet saved his life. Taught me - Organize, work young. the last stop of the Titanic before heading for the times, and what form should any such adapting union and work safe. Do you think that the labor movement is still open seas of the North Atlantic, and New York take? Status: Married relevant in today's economy, and what would be City, where it would never arrive. John Quinn was Labor has to adapt, but it can't lose sight of its Family: Autumn Weintraub your main arguments affirming this view? a close friend and organizer with labor leaders mission. We must be more active in the political Three things people would be surprised to know More than ever! It is one of the few global James Connolly and James Larkin, both of whom

www.irishecho.com / www.irishecho.com Irish Echo / NOVEMBER 6 - 12, 2013 / world. about me institutions capable of checking the power of often stayed in the Quinn home on Dock Lane, 1. Wife Autumn is also an organizer. If she was rootless transnational capital and re-rooting the and later, 77 North Thomas Street in the Belfast he future of Dennis Hart was foretold when he Irish she might receive this award instead of me. global economy back into the control of local Sailor's Town area of the docks. Indeed, when was born on Labor Day in September 1952 2. I can play a little guitar and sing a country song people. Larkin came to Belfast in 1904 to help organize Tinto an Irish-American Catholic family in fairly in tune. Do you think that labor has to adapt to changing the struggling labor movement, it was John Quinn Brooklyn, NY. His grandparents were from County 3. As a kid I used to march in the Nassau County times, and what form should any such adapting who met him at the bott om of the gangway plank Armagh and County Cork. Dennis's father was a St Patrick's Day parade with my father and our take? of the ship in 1904 as he also did with James member of TWU. After graduating high school, Irish Wolfhound Lochness. Yes, with two fundamental developments which Connolly, when he came from Scotland. Dennis was drafted and spent two years in Japan Do you think that the labor movement is still are already happening: greater local strength and Together, they organized workers and led the as an ambulance driver. Dennis then traveled relevant in today's economy, and what would be vision for local central labor councils; and greater general strike of 1907, documented in the book across country working his way to San Francisco, your main arguments affirming this view? international solidarity, networking, and strategy. "City in Revolt" by John Gray. This strike directly where he started working for UPS in 1976. In Absolutely, There is a direct correlation between led to the formation of the Irish Transport and California he continued his studies in decreasing union density and decreasing wages oe Holland was born in New York City into an General Workers Union, by a motion of John Labor/Journalism at San Francisco State. At UPS in the United States. That's a fact. We are seeing Irish family, with Sundays devoted to Irish Quinn at the general membership meeting of he was elected Shop Steward in 1978, to the the replacement of "good union" manufacturing Jmusic, dancing, and stories, and he partly December 1908, as recorded in the book "The Irish Executive Board of Local 278 in 1982, and by 1985 jobs with "non union low wage" service sector grew up in his grandfather's Irish pub in Transport and General Workers Union: The he was promoted to full time Business jobs. The only way to raise income and restore a Manhattan. He is married to the beautiful Paquita Formative Years, 1909-1923," by C. Desmond Representative. In 1997, he ran the UPS strike in middle class in the United States is to organize Martinez Biascoechea from Puerto Rico, and they Greaves (See Chapter 1, Larkin's Irish San Francisco and the next year was promoted to these service sector jobs and turn them into have 2 wonderful children and 4 beautiful Breakaways). The strike also led to the formation The International, as a Representative for the "good union jobs" just like the labor movement of grandchildren. Joe co-founded Catholic Scholars of the Irish Citizens Army that took part in the 1916 Brewery and Soft Drink Division, representing the the 30s, 40s and 50s turned bad manufacturing for Worker Justice and the National Conference uprising against the British in Dublin, after which 13 western states. jobs into good jobs. on Religion and Labor. He is author of 14 books, Connolly was executed by firing squad. He currently chairs two Health and Welfare Do you think that labor has to adapt to changing including "100 Years of Catholic Social Teaching Funds for the Teamsters in the San Francisco Bay times, and what form should any such adapting Defending Workers And Their Unions." Currently, Area, and for the last 20 years he has chaired the take?: Joe is Professor of Philosophy at St. Thomas SEAN KENNEDY Soft Drink and Grievance Panel for Joint Council 7 Yes. First, we need to recommit ourselves to University in Miami. Current company/position: Yorktown Central in Northern Califo rnia. In San Francisco he met his organizing. The union must again be the School District/social studies teacher/union wife, Eileen Marshall; he was after all her UPS organization that fights for all working people, not president driver. Their son, Justin is in the restaurant just its own members. We must be seen as and be ROBBI E HUNTER Place of Birth: Birmingham, Alabama business and their daughter, Shannon, works for the voice of working people in this country obbie Hunter was elected President of the Where you live: Katonah, New York Senator Barbara Boxer. As one of 14 children, fighting for economic fairness. State Building and Construction Trades First Job: Dishwasher at a local restaurant Dennis had to learn early how to negotiate to get RCouncil of California at SBCTC's 61st What it taught me: Starting at the bottom of what he wanted - a trait that serves him well to ob Hill is Vice President of 32BJ Service convention in Santa Monica in October 2012. He is anything makes you appreciate the rise to the top. this day. Employees International Union (SEIU), New only the ninth person to hold this position in Status: Married. Gina, Sean, Luke, Bret and Cole RYork's largest private-sector union and the SBCTC's 112-year history. Of those nine, he is the Three things people would be surprised to know THOMAS HICKEY country's largest property services union. Rob third born in Ireland. SBCTC is the umbrella about me Current company/position: Local 40 Iron Worker directs the organizing program for 32BJ. His organization for160 local unions covering 14 trades 1. I did not have a history of labor growing up in Place of Birt h: Brooklyn, NY tenure has been marked by unprecedented that represent in excess of 400,000 skilled my family. Where you live: Brooklyn, NY membership growth, including organizing over construction workers, including 51,000 2. I am one of eight children, five who have been First Job: Iron working 10,000 cleaners and more than 15,000 security apprentices in the state of California. Previously, part of neons. What it taught me: That hard work pays off officers. Hunter had served as Executive-Secretary of the 3. I played Division I baseball at the University of Status: Married 32BJ now stands at 145,000 members, more than Los Angeles/Orange Counties Building and Dayton. Family: Nelly (wife) Aidan and Kian (sons) twice what it had in 2006, with most of that Construction Trades Council, where he negotiated Do you think that the labor movement is still Three things people would be surprised to know growth coming from organizing. agreements that incorporated all affiliated relevant in today's economy, and what would be about me The union's 145,000 members include building construction trades on individual projects, as well your main arguments affirming this view? 1. I'm a fourth generation ironworker on my fathers clean ers, superintendents, doormen, security as master agreements with public and private I absolutely believe in the relevance of the labor side and third on my mothers side officers, food service workers and other service entities like the Port of Los Angeles, LAX, Los movement today. As the economy grows more 2. I have a passion for lifting weights and workers in throughout the east coast. "We Angeles Unified School District and Los Angeles unsettled labor has always tried to provide bodybuilding organize to get all workers, union and non-union Community College District, as well as the $40 stability and security. People in the private sector 3. I enjoy hanging out with my two boys and alike, involved in a movement to get the country billion transit system of the Metropolitan Transit should not begrudge what labor has been able to molding them into men back on track, to be a country that is fair to Authority, to be constructed under Measure B. He provide to its members but should instead look at Do you think that the labor movement is still working people and where working people can had held this position since March 2011. ways to be able to provide the same benefits to its relevant in today's economy, and what would be have a bigger and more powerful voice." Before Before that, he was Council Representative for the employees. your main arguments affirming this view? coming to 32BJ, Rob organized with the Council, starting in 2009. During very difficult Do you think that labor has to adapt to changing Growing up in union household and as future International Brotherhood of Teamsters in New municipal bankruptcies and financial shortfalls, he times, and what form should any such adapting fourth generation ironworker, it instilled pride in York, Baltimore and the South and with the was assigned public sector contract negotiations take? me. Through the 14 years I been working I seen Fraternity of Nurses and Healthcare Professionals and representation, as well as organizing in north I believe that any organization has to adapt over changes resulting in less strength in the unions in Kansas City. He was born in Manhattan, grew Los Angeles County. Hunter is an Ironworker, and time. I think it is important that labor leaders and labor movement. The banks and developers up in Long Island and attended Rutgers University was the president/business agent of Local 433, organize their members internally and externally (the wealthy) wants more for less. They want to in New Jersey. Structural Ironworkers, from 2003 to 2009. He while also becoming politically active. take from family's tables for more profit for them. served on the board of the District Council of Do you think that labor has to adapt to changing Ironworkers for California and Nevada, and as a P United States History Teacher 1994- times, and what form should any such adapting board member/apprenticeship instructor/trainer present. President of the Yorktown Congress take? JOE HOLLAND for the Joint Labor Managem ent apprenticeship Aof Teachers 2009-present. Executive Vice I think hard union workers got to stick together Current company/position: Professor of program in California and Nevada. Hunter moved President 2005-2009. Senior Building like the old days. We got to work harder and show Philosophy & Religion, St. Thomas University, to the U.S. in 1978, working in New York, Boston, Representative 2002-2005. Varsity Baseball Coach them that we are still a force. Right now we are Miami Gardens, Florida and moving across the country to eventually 2002-present. going backwards. We are losing the battle Place of Birth: New York City become a member of Ironworkers Local 433 in Los because we not sticking together. Together we are Where you live: Miami, Florida Angeles, and for the next 25 years, building strong but it has to start with our hard work. First Job: Director, Inner City Community Center skyscrapers and bridges throughout California and JOHN KRAMER Union pride is dying. We must bring it back. What it taught me: How wonderful most people Nevada. Current company/position: Business Biography are! Hunter is a native of Belfast. In 1972, he started Representative/Treasurer Executive Board IUOE Born September 19, 1981 in Brooklyn New York. Status: Married his apprenticeship with the Irish Transport and Local 94 Grew up as an inner city kid. Barely made it out of Family: Paquita (wife), Daniel (son), Natanya General Workers Union as a steel erector (Irish for Place of Birth: Woodside Queens, NY high school and went right to work. I'm 32 now, 14 (daughter) ironworker) working in the Harland & Wolfe Where you live: Campbell Hall, NY years as a local 40 ironworker. Married with two Three things people would shipyards fabrication mill, First Job: Newspaper Delivery Boy for Long Island boys and dog and living in a beautiful house in be surprised to know where his great- Star Journal Brooklyn. about me grandfather, John Quinn, What it taught me: You have to work hard to earn 1. My paternal grandfather had helped organize the money owned and ran two Irish union in 1906 and built Status: Married bars in Manhattan, one the gantry cranes on the Family: Wife Jan, Children Timothy, Patrick, just off Times Square and Titanic in 1910. He was William, Matthew ROB HILL the other in Chelsea, and unable to work on the Three things people would be surprised to know Current company/posit ion: Vice President SEIU long served as head of ship itself as he was about me 32BJ and Director of Organizing the Saloon Keepers Catholic and was 1. Was an altar boy. Place of Birth: St Vincent's Hospital, NYC Association of NYC. excluded from the 2. Like to work on my 1964 Thunderbird car. Page 33 / Irish Echo / NOVEMBER 6 - 12, 2013 / www.irishecho.com

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3. I love animals. irst Job: Carpenter leadership academy economy, and what would Do you think that the labor Apprentice dedicated to identifying be your main arguments movement is still relevant F and addressing the affirming this view? in today's economy, and hat it taught me: serious, complex and The labor movement is what would be your main It taught me the multi-dimensional issues increasingly relevant. A arguments affirming this Wvalue of work and challenging the Long slow economy can be view? a paycheck, and launched Island region. spurred by a strong Yes, fighting for the me on a career with life- Do you think that the midd le class. Workers middle-class to stop it long learning in a craft. It labor movement is still today need to band from disappearing. especially taught me the relevant in today's together for a voice on the Do you think that labor love of my craft and a economy, and what would job in light of all the has to adapt to changing passion and commitment be your main arguments recent attacks on working times, and what form should any such adapting to being the best carpenter I could be. That affirming this view? people across the country. take? passion and commitment continues to this day In today's economy with the widening gap in wage Do you think that labor has to adapt to changing Yes, training to keep up with modern technology. tatus: Married disparit y between the one percent and the 99 times, and what form should any such adapting percent, the labor movement has never been more take? ohn W. Kramer, is a member of the S relevant. Union representation consistently The labor movement must be a reflection of the International Union of Operating Engineers, amily: Kathryn (spouse), daughters Sarah and produces higher wages and better benefits for its people it hopes to represent. As younger workers JLocal 94 for 35 years, presently serves as a Maureen members. Collective bargaining is the last bastion enter the workplace and our society relies more www.irishecho.com / www.irishecho.com Irish Echo / NOVEMBER 6 - 12, 2013 / Treasurer for the Union and Business F of the defined benefit pension system in our on digital media, there is room for labor to adapt Representative under Business Manager, Kuba hree things people would be surpr ised to country. The new battlegrounds will be protecting how it presents its message. Brown. John is a Trustee on the Health and know about me these hard fought benefits and organizing the Welfare, Annuity and Training Funds of Local 94. T exploited un-documented worker. ean G. Mackell was born in New York City in He also taught a Membership, Education and . I have a degree in Construction Management. Do you think that labor has to adapt to changing 1977. A graduate of St. Mary's High School in Mobilization for Organizing (MEMO) class, which times, and what form should any such adapting SManhasset, he attended the University of teaches new union members of the value of 1 take? Hartford where he studied Music Production and organized labor. . I'm a published poet. Labor has to adapt to changing times. Firstly, by Fine Arts. Currently the Program and Field ohn began his career in 1978 at the World championing the plight of the un-documented Coordinator for the New York City Central Labor Trade Center as a mechanic's helper and 2 worker in this country. By doing so it will raise the Council, AFL-CIO, he is instrumental in numerous Jreceived his engineer's license one year later. . I make guitars. wages of organized labor by upward pressure. pro-worker initiatives throughout the city. Most Throughout the years John has held the positions recently, he helped coordinate the Central Labor of Assistant Chief and Chief Engineer before being 3 illiam (Bill) Lynn was born in the Bronx, Council and its affiliates' involvement in several appointed a Local 94 Business Representative in o you think that the labor movement is still NY, the youngest of eight children of City Council campaigns. Sean is the proud father 1995. He has also served as an Executive Board relevant in today's economy, and what WJames and Briget Lynn, immigrants from of two brilliant and beautiful daughters, Charlotte member since 1982. Dwould be your main arguments affirming County Mayo. At an early age, the Lynn family & Eloise. They reside in Forest Hills, Queens. ohn was born on September 10, 1952 and this view? relocated to Copaigue, NY, where Bill graduated raised in Woodside, Queens, where eh es, absolutely. I think collective bargaining in from Copiague HS in 1987. In 1990, Bill applied to Jattended St. Sebastian Elementary School. He our changing economy continues to be a the IUOE Local 30 Apprentice program hoping to went to Rice High School in Manhattan, where he Yfundamental tool to protect decent wages follow in his father's footsteps, as a Stationary JAMES P. MAHONEY was taught by the Irish Christian Brothers. John and working conditions. The skilled trades Engineer in Local 30. He was accepted and Use James P. Mahoney jpg then attended N.Y.C. Community College. John continue to demand good wages and market started his career as an Apprentice at South Oaks and his wife Jan are the proud parents of their share by virtue of their partnership with their Hospital in Amityville, L.I. Bill rose through the Current company/position: Business four sons Timothy, Patrick, William and Matthew. employers in training and productivity. Also, the ranks to become an Engineer and was elected as Manager/Financial Secretary Treasurer Iron John is very proud of his Irish roots. work with low wage workers in retail and service Shop Steward at the age of 24 to represent all the Workers Local 580 industries is critical to moving those workers into members of Local 30 at South Oaks Hospital. In Place of Birth: Manhattan ROBERT LENAGHAN the middle class. 2004 Bill was brought into the Local 30 Business Where you live: Rockville Centre, NY Current company/position: Major League Baseball o you think that labor has to adapt to Office to fill the important position of Dispatcher. First Job: Messenger Players Association/Assist ant General Counsel changing times, and what form should any He was responsible for keeping all Local 30 job What it taught me: I delivered rolls of blueprints Place of Birth: Queens, NY Dsuch adapting take? filled with Local 30 members. In 2006, Bill was from a printers shop on the west side of Where you live: Massapequa, NY ome changes need to happen, especially promoted to Lead Organizer covering all of Local Manhattan all over the city. I learned rolled paper First Job: Third Mate, SS Brooks Range increasing the diversity of the labor 30's jurisdictions. is very heavy. What it taught me: Responsibility, accountability Smovement. I think theses changes are He quickly targeted the Foxwoods Casino and Status: Married and respect for the sea happening. We're seeing not only the rise of Shelton, CT Board of Education as prime Family: My wife Larissa and Children Ryan 23 Status: Married workers of color across the sectors, but a rising opportunities to be organized. Shelton's Board of (Harvard 2011) Nadia 20 (Montclair junior) Caitlin Family: Janet Lenaghan (wife), Delaney Lenaghan focus on workers traditionally outside the labor Education was his first significant victory and first 18 (St. John's freshman) (16 year old daughter), Brian Lenaghan (13 year movement. Labor will need to adapt to the municipal contract negotiated in the State of Three things people would be surprised to know old son) changing pressures on health care and pensions, Connecticut by Local 30. Foxwoods eventually about me Three things people would be surprised to know as well as continuing to find new ways to organize followed after numerous attempts, but the 1. Was named after Jimmy Hoffa. about me workers in an increasingly hostile environment groundwork for success had been laid down by 2. Was an extra that appeared in "The Warriors." 1. I assisted in putting out a fire on a ship in the towards unions. his earlier efforts. His organizing successes were Do you think that the labor movement is still middle of the Atlantic Ocean. iography recognized by the International Union of Operating relevant in today's economy, and what would be 2. I sang backup for a rock band that won a battle Engineers. In 2008, Bill was promoted to Business your main arguments affirming this view? of the bands in high school. B Representative in Local 30, where he represents Relevant or not, Organized Labor has the task of 3. My college nickname was Yogi. ohn Littel spent his career in the carpentry over 1,000 Local 30 members in Nassau, Suffolk, being the only voice for working people in these Do you think that the labor movement is still craft, rising through the ranks as a and the five boroughs of NYC. He also serves as a United States. We still fight for the rights of all relevant in today's economy, and what would be Jjourneyman carpenter and cabinetmaker. He Trustee for the IUOE Local 30 Benefits Fund and workers day in and day out. your main arguments affirming this view? finished his career as legislative and political the Local 30 Political Action Committee. Do you think that labor has to adapt to changing It is more relevant in today's economy than it ever director for the United Brotherhood of Carpenters In 2011, Bill was elected by acclamation to be times, and what form should any such adapting has been. The middle class is being squeezed into in the Pacific Northwest. John continues to be the Recording-Corresponding Secretary of Local take? non-existence with employee rights and benefits active in the industry, teaching labor history to 30, and re-elected by acclamation in 2013 for a We need to get into the social media world and being attacked from all angles. carpenter apprentices and working with high three year period. Bill represents Local 30 on bypass those that would silence our message. Do you think that labor has to adapt to changing school educators ar ound the State of Washington numerous fronts including but not limited to the times, and what form should any such adapting to increase funding for vocational education. John New York City Central Labor Council and Building orn and raised in NYC, Jim Mahoney comes take? spends much of his time as a volunteer carpenter and Construction Trades Council of New York City from strong union family. Graduating from Labor absolutely needs to adapt to changing and project manager in Haiti, working with a and Long Island. He is a graduate of Cornell BPower Memorial in 1980, Jim became an times and become relevant to employees in non- group of architects and builders in a non-profit University Labor Leader Program. Currently Bill Ironworker in 1982 and worked his way up through traditional tech-based jobs. called Building Goodness Foundation. resides in Bethpage, LI with his wife Susan and the ranks. Today he is one of the most respected four children, Josep h (9), Kayla (7), William (5) and aggressive leaders in the Building and raduated from U.S. Merchant Marine and Sean (3). Construction Trades. Academy in 1986. Sailed as deck officer (3rd Gand 2nd Mate) on U.S. flag ships 1986-1989. WILLIAM LYNN Set head: Edward Mallon Graduated from Brooklyn Law School 1991. Staff Current company/position: Business Use Edward Mallon jpg counsel NYC Mayor's Office of Labor Relations Representative-IUOE Local 30 SEAN G. MACKELL 1992-1995. Associate at Jackson Lewis law firm Place of Birth: Bronx, NY Current company/position: NYC Central Labor Current company/position: Field Representative - 1995. Major League Baseball Players Association Where you live: Bethpage, NY Council, AFL-CIO L.I.U.N.A. Local 147 1995-present. First Job: South Oa ks Hospital Place of Birth: New York City Apprentice/Mechanic Where you live: Forest Hills, NY Place of Birth: Bronx, NY et head: John Littel What it taught me: The value of working hard. First Job: Fence Construction Where you live: Mahopac, NY Putting in an honest day's work for an honest What it taught me: The value of hard work and Status: Married S day's pay. seeing projects through to completion. Family: Wife Lorraine, children Christy, Sean & se John Littel jpg Status: Married Status: Single Linda. 4 grandchildren Family: Susan (wife) children Joseph (9), Kayla Family: Two Daughters: Charlotte, 9 and Eloise, 3. Biography U (7), William (5) & Sean (3) Three things people would be surprised to know Edward E. Mallon, raised in the Bronx, NY, has Three things people would be surprised to know about me been a proud and active member of the Local 147 urrent company/position: Union about me 1. I have been a DJ since I Sandhogs union for 50 years, where he currently Representative (retired), United Brotherhood 1. Volunteer Bethpage was in High School. serves as Field Representative and formally held a Cof Carpenters Baseball Executive Board 2. I have worked in the position on the board. Local 147 belongs to the lace of Birth: Wilmington, Delaware 2. While I am the advertising industry as an Laborers' International Union of North America youngest of 8, my wife Audio Engineer. (LIUNA). For over four decades, Edward has P Susan is the youngest of 3. In college I studied fine resided in Mahopac, NY, with his wife Lorraine of here you live: Seattle, WA 9. arts and have won awards 47 years. He is the father of three children, 3. Currently part icipating for painting. Christy, Sean, and Linda, and grandfather of four W in the Energeia Do you think that the grandchildr en, with a fifth on the way. During his Partnership at Molloy. The labor movement is still children's youth, Edward spent many years Energeia Partnership is a relevant in today's coaching baseball and soccer and also served as Page 35 / Irish Echo / NOVEMBER 6 - 12, 2013 / www.irishecho.com Page Page 36 IRISH LABOR 100

President of the Yorktown about me take? we must be vigilant in Youth Soccer Club. 1. I competed in the Yes, such as retraining in improving support, Outside his work with the cycling events at the the newest and latest resources, and oversight Sandhogs, Edward enjoys National Senior Games advances in technology to our individual locals, to traveling, playing and the Huntsman World which is changing every encourage new leadership competitive poker, and Senior Games, this year, day. for generations to come. being active. and won four gold medals. r. McCarthy enis McCarthy II is 2. I have the traditional attended Bergen Trustee of Local 30 Irish temper. Don't push MCommunity Dof the (IUOE) the wrong button. College and Saint John's International Union of STEPHEN MALONE 3. My first name is University School of Operat ing Engineers, has Current company/position: Teamsters Local actually James. People have always known me by Insurance and Actuary Studies where he received been an active leader in his Labor Union, trade, 553/Malone Carriages my middle name, Frank. his CPCU. He started his labor career at age 18 as and the Irish American community for many years. Place of Birth: Queens, New York Do you think that the labor movement is still a concert stagehand and has worked 30 years to McCarthy, born in the Bronx, has deep roots that Where you live: Floral Park, Long Island relevant in today's economy, and what would be better the organized labor movement. Mr. hail from Heir Island, Skibbereen, West Cork. First Job: Horse Drawn Carriage Driver your main arguments affirming this view? McCarthy was a two-time candidate for the NJ Denis first joined SEIU Local 32-E, of the Service What it taught me: Being a carriage driver taught I surely think the labor movement is relevant in State Assembly. Employees International Union working as a me how to deal with peopl e from all different today's economy. We need organized labor now, Building Superintendent, in the North West Bronx. www.irishecho.com / www.irishecho.com Irish Echo / NOVEMBER 6 - 12, 2013 / backgrounds. Operating a carriage also taught me more than ever, to represent workers and save In 1996 Denis also joined IUOE's Local 30 the unbelievable bond between man and horse, a jobs. Our economy would be in deeper trouble Apprentice Training Program of the International bond that transcends far more than owner and than it already is without the good jobs and Union of Operating Engineers becoming more equine. This bond can rarely be understood, benefits that we are able to negotiate. Middle involved in his Local Union; serving on the Credit unless you have experienced it. Class people, and those trying to get out of Union Committee, Organizing Committee, the Status: Married poverty, need the unions to help them and keep Political Action Committee, and as an Instructor Family: Charleen (wife), 3 sons Shane (13), Liam the economy growing. DENIS McCARTHY II for the Apprentice Training Program. Denis (11), Gavin (9) Do you think that labor has to adapt to changing Current company/position: IUOE Local 30 - actively worked on several local 30 political Three things people would be surprised to know times, and what form should any such adapting International Union of Operating Engineers Trustee campaigns, becoming elected as Conductor in about me take? Place of Birth: Bronx, YN 2004 and 2007, then as Trustee in 2010, and 1. I traveled ever summer to Banbridge, Co. Down I have been in the union for 40 years. We have Where you live: Hawthorne, New York again in 2013. Denis successfully graduated and lived on a large beef cattle farm. changed with the times and we need to keep First Job: Deli Counter Clerk Cornell's "Union Leadership Institute" in 2009, and 2. My biggest career moment as a carriage driver doing so. We have women and men, of all What it taught me: There's Gratitude in serving continues Labor studies at the National Labor was leading the 2011 New York St. Patrick's Day backgrounds who are working in solidarity as part others - service with a smile; It's all about "the College; he has served his professional trade and Parade on the parade's 250th anniversary. This of the labor movement. We need to keep the best people;" treat people with courtesy, dignity and Labor Union in numerous capacities; as President was one of the most special days in my life as I of our traditions and learn new skills while respect; the customers, co-workers, supervisor of NAPE - National Association of Power Engineers was able to share it one last time with my father, continuing to work for safe, fair, and decent- and subordinates, which by the way makes work in White Plains, and as President of the NYELC - Patrick Malone. This was the last time we spent paying jobs. more enjoyable and fulfilling! The customer is New York Engineers legislative Committee in NYC, together riding up 5th Avenue pulled by my always right - even when they're wrong. Name and where he spearheaded a campaign to preserve majestic horse Paddy, named after St. Patrick's rank Masterson was born November 21, 1950, reputat ion are the most valuable resources of a the integrity of the Refrigeration Engineers and Day because that was the day he arrived in the and raised on a small farm in Co. Leitrim. At business or individual; integrity and Hard Work Stationary Engineers Licenses, as well as city in 2000. Fthe age of 17, he started working as an are values that will follow you wherever you go. advocate for enforcement of Civil Service Laws 3. I am the proud co-founder of an annual event appren tice carpenter; work was tough and wages Status: Married and Regulations. Denis continues to promote and known as Clip Clop NYC. This event was designed small. Being the oldest boy of his parents' six Family: wife - Bridget (nee McGoohan) McCarthy, preserve his Irish culture being active in to educate the public and other equestrians about children, he had to make a move. Frank daughters Aileen Mary, Katherine Rose, son Denis numerous Irish organizations, currently serving as how we operate our industry. In conjunction to immigrated to London in 1969. There, he worked Francis President of the County Cork BP&P Association, that it is also a fundraiser for Blue Star as a carpenter by day and attended trade school Three things people would be surprised to know recently sponsoring a spectacular event to Equiculture, our primary retirement facility for our by night. He moved to New York after four years in about me commemorate the Centen ary of Irish Labor (1913- horses. London and, on March 26, 1973, joined Carpenters 1. I was the shyest, most introverted kid on the 2013), and the significance of the "Dublin Do you think that the labor movement is still Local 2117 in Flushing, NY. He has been a block, if not the neighborhood. Lockout", at the Cork Club held on September relevant in today's economy, and what would be dedicated union member ever since, and he just 2. Learned to play the Piano Accordion, and 29th, 2013. Denis also serves as Vice President of your main arguments affirming this view? received his 40-year service pin. In 1975, Frank beginner bagpipes. the Francis P. Beirne Division, AOH, NY County - Yes, just as it was at the beginning of the transferred his book to Local 1243 in Fairbanks, 3. Won several Waltz competitions. "The Parade Workers Division" and has movement. When the industrial revolution began Alaska. Frank's final move came in 1978, to the Do you think that the labor movement is still volunteered working on the St. Patrick's Day at the start of the 19th century, workers fought to place he now calls home - San Francisco. He relevant in today's economy, and what would be Parade Cathedral and Line of March Committee improve their lives. Unions gave them a collective joined Local 22 when he arrived and, for the past your main arguments affirming this view? for the last two decades. In 2012, Denis initiated voice to be heard and get improvements in sixteen years, has been elected Warden of Local Labor will always be relevant in a modern and anti-defamation campaigns opposing modern day working conditions and a fair wage. It is just as 22 as well as a Delegate to the Northern productive society; there will always be a need to racist bigotry and derogative marketing towards relevant today in order to preserve the standards California Carpenters Regional Council. He also advocate, defend and assist working men and the Irish around St. Patrick's Day through the that have been gained over the years. A collective represents Local 22 at various labor functions and women, whose dignity and basic human rights AOH. Denis is happily married to Bridget (nee voice is as important today as 100 years ago. charity events. Frank Currently works as a are threatened in the work place. Although many McGoohan) and they live in Mount Pleasant, NY. Do you think that labor has to adapt to changing carpenter for the City and County of San of Labors successes have become realized in laws They are the proud parents of three children, times, and what form should any such adapting Francisco. He was married to his lovely wife, that protect workers here in the U.S., many of Aileen, Katie & Denis. Denis also serves on his take? Janette, in 1981, and their son, Patrick Joseph, these laws are threatened/ under-regulated by Parish Mission team, the St. Dominic Council of Labor has been adapting and changing over many was born in 1985. Frank loved to play Gaelic lack of agency funding and lack of oversight. the Knights of Columbus. Since, 2010 he has years. The diversity among the members Football in his younger years, and is now an avid American workers are unrepresented when their serv ed the Town of Mount Pleasant on the represented, and new industries that they work in, cyclist. jobs are transported to foreign international Planning Board, and was recently elected to serve is one example. Just as business changes so does markets which have little, or no employee as Councilman of Mount Pleasant Town Board. labor. Labor understands business. Just look back protections, as evidenced by the enormous on history how labor and management worked MICHAEL J. McCARTHY amount of slavery and human trafficking affecting together to see our country get through World Current company/position: Political Director, IATSE many industries; an all time historic high of 30 EDWARD J. McELROY War II. When labor and management work New Jersey (Stagehands Union) Million worldwide. There is a new "Gilded Era" Current company/position: President Emeritus together for the good of all it is a win for all. Place of Birth: Westwood, NJ that Must be challenged; instead of oligarch's and American Fed. of Teachers; Retired CEO Ullico Unfortunately, it is not always the case, so labor Where you live: Dumont, NJ Robber Baron industry tycoons who challenged Place of Birth: Providence, Rhode Island people must support each other and stay strong. First Job: Movie Theater Projectionist & Concert Labor's early struggles, we now have international Where you live: Washington, D.C. Stagehand corporations abusing men and women who labor First Job: Paper Boy (Part-time) y dad started my business in 1964 when What it taught me: To work hard knowing that to serve the plutocracy of today's Gilded Age, What it taught me: Responsibility, the importance he came here from County Louth as a other workers count on you to learn the craft and under the ruse of a "global economy." of being depend able. Mblacksmith. After shoeing the carriage stay safe. Do you think that labor has to adapt to changing Status: Married horses while driving a carriage at night to make Status: Married times, and what form should any such adapting Family: Edwina - wife; children Kathleen, Mary, ends meet, he decided to buy his first carriage in Family: Spouse Marlene and children Michael, Jr. take? Steven, Elizabeth 1967. Stephen Malone has been a carriage owner age 16, and William, age 12 I believe Labor has to learn from its rich history, Three things people would be surprised to know operator for the past 26 years. Stephen has been Three things people would be surprised to know and apply those lessons learned to focus our about me president of the Horse and Carriage Association about me vision of today, combined with concerted action, 1. I was a professional photographer for ten years for the past five years and played an intricate part 1. I take on new tasks with a very big such as re-uniting the mission of the Labor while teaching school. Did weddings, baby in the unionizing of the carriage industry. During determinat ion to get all the details perfect. movement, re-launching an educational labor pictures, insurance work, advertising and studio Stephen's years as a carriage driver he has had 2. A sense of humor at times when people are campaign to all students, members and workers work. the pleasure of doing jobs with Ronald McDonald very down. internationally, restructure Labor's political 2. I love vegetable gardening. When I lived in House and has provided his carriages to the New 3. Had a big interest in politics as a small boy and strategy to engage and improve dialogue across Rhode Island, I had a backyard plot - 25x15 and York Yankees for Hope Week, which brought two became Special Assistant to the President of the the aisle to all representatives. We must re- grew tomatoes, lettuce, peppers, eggplant, etc. young disabled men from Russia together for first NJ Senate while attending grade school. engage with both major political parties again. We Worked on garden every morning. time in 22 years. Do you think that the labor movement is still also need to re-invest in new training, 3. I swear out loud at other drivers with windows relevant in today's economy, and what would be apprenticeship, certification and collegiate closed. your main arguments affirming this view? programs to keep up with rapid changes in Do you think that the labor movement is still FRANK MASTERSON Yes, labor is the backbone of our economy technologies/ industries, and make union labor relevant in today's economy, and what would be Current company/position: City and County of San because a large part of more marketable and your main arguments affirming this view? Francisco/Carpenter the middle class comes valuable to employers and Relevant and essential. Decline in middle class Place of Birth: Co. Leitrim, Ireland from organized labor and industries in regards to tracks the decline of labor movement. Want Where you live: Millbrae, CA they make up the majority training, safety, and middle class and an effective democratic society - First Job: Appren tice Carpenter of our countries competence. Labor may build the labor movem ent. What it taught me: Carpentry can be hard work consumers of everyday need to transform, Do you think that labor has to adapt to changing and I needed to constantly improve my skills in goods and services. consolidate and times, and what form should any such adapting order to stay employed. Do you think that labor restructure some sectors, take?: Status: Married has to adapt to changing as well as increase Yes. Not change its values or principles but Family: Married to Janette, son Patrick Joseph times, and what form organizing efforts for new change its image and the issues it spends time, Three things people would be surprised to know should any such adapting emergent sectors. Lastly, energy and effort on. Page 37 / Irish Echo / NOVEMBER 6 - 12, 2013 / www.irishecho.com Page Page 38 IRISH LABOR 100

and work. A close years he has held Robert & Joseph. dward J. McElroy, a examination of our value numerous titles-Vice Grandsons: Timothy, life-long educator and proposition should make it President, Recording Christopher, James ELabor leader, served perfectly clear to anyone Secretary, Financial Patrick, Granddaughters: as Chief Executive Officer that takes the time to see Secretary and is now the Kayla and Brianna of Ullico Inc. for 19 months it in action. We are far Chairman of the U.F.O.A. Three things people would until December 2010. from perfect, but we are Pension Board. be surprised to know Having also been a doing excellent work with Jim is married to his about me Director and Chairman of all of our partners and wife Patricia and has three 1. Received m y BA in the Audit Committee for scores of communities beautifu l children, Caitlyn, Political Science this past more than five years, Mr. across this country. Each James and Chelsea. June 2013 McElroy provided day we strive to do better 2. Not a day goes by that I perceptive vision, strategic positioning and in the areas where we are not making the grade. WILLIAM F. McNEELY don't think about the men and women who served financial management for Ullico. Mr. McElroy is The Building Trades will continue to adapt and Current company/position: NYPD/Detective 1st our country in Vietnam and the men and women also President Emeritus of the American bring values to all those we interface with. Grade who continue to do so today and in the future. Federation of Teachers, AFL-CIO, having served as Place of Birth: Brooklyn, N.Y. 3. I was an "A" journeyman for approximately 1 its president from 2004 to 2008. He served as ean was born and raised in Philadelphia, PA Where you live: Staten Island, NY year before becoming a representative in Local Secretary-Treasurer of the AFT from 1992 to 2004. where he started with IUPAT in 1981. In 2005, First Job: Restaurant Bus Boy Union #3 I.B.E.W. which means I don't know much After beginning his career as a teacher in She was elected Secretary-Treasurer of the What it taught me: It taught me to develop a about doing electrical work. www.irishecho.com / www.irishecho.com Irish Echo / NOVEMBER 6 - 12, 2013 / Warwick, Rhode Island, McElroy became president Building Trades. In 2012, Sean was unanimously better sense of responsibility and an appreciation Do you think that the labor movement is still of the Rhode Island Federation of Teachers (AFT) elected to the office of President. Sean serves on for good old fashioned physical labor relevant in today's economy, and what would be at the age of 30. Throughout his years at the many union construction industry labor- Status: Married your main arguments affirming this view? international union, Mr. McElroy led efforts to management committees. Sean holds a Bachelor Family: Michele (wife), Chelsea (daughter), Absolutely. It is true that labor unions have lost strengthen financial accountability requirements of Arts Degree from the National Labor College; William III (son), Riley (daughter) membership as a result of the economy and anti- and was instru mental in AFT initiatives to harness and is a graduate of the Harvard University Trade Three things people would be surprised to know union propaganda by those who seek higher and technology in order to support, inform and Union Program. Sean currently resides in about me higher profits, rather than a full wage and benefits mobilize union members. McElroy currently serves Maryland, and has two lovely daughters, Kerri Ann 1. I love to cook. I've been told by family and for all working men and women. Eventually on the Board of Directors and the Executive and Kelsey Marie. friends that my culinary talents are fairly strong as workers will have enough of this kind of treatment Committee of Ullico, Inc. He also serves on the well. I also competed on a cooking show on the and start to unionize. Board of America's Agenda-Health Care for All. A Food Network. Do you think that labor has to adapt to changing graduate of Providence College, he resides in 2. I enjoy long distance running and proudly times, and what form should any such adapting Washington, D.C. and is married to Edwina B. JAMES McGOWAN completed my first NYC Marathon at the age of take? Ricci. McElroy and his wife have four children - Current company/position: Uniformed Fire Officers 44. I compete in many races including half Yes, labor must embrace immigrants into their Kathy, Mary, Steven and Elizabeth, and four Association - Lieutenants Representative marathons as well. ranks and when they do they will find the most grandchildren - Kyle, Evan, Chloe and the late Place of Birth: Astoria, Queens 3. I am a movie enthusiast and enjoy films from all loyal members. Educate the people and get more Noah Jordan. Where you live: Mahopac, N.Y. eras and genres. One of my favorite movies of all politically active in their communities First Job: Roofer and United Parcel Service time is "The Quiet Man" with John Wayne and SEAN McGARVEY What it taught me: The importance of working Maureen O'Hara. I've also done technical advising r. Melville attended Queen of Peace Current company/position: President, Building hard, being responsible and commitment on a major motion picture and police related grammar school, Francis Lewis High Trades Status: Married television shows i.e. Pride and Glory, NYPD Blue, MSchool and holds a Bachelor of Science Place of Birth: Philadelphia, PA Family: Patricia, Caitlyn, James and Chelsea Blind Justice, and Castle. degree from Empire State College SUNY. Mr. Where you live: Maryland Three things people would be surprised to know Do you think that the labor movement is still Melville enlisted in the United States Marine First Job: Golf Caddie about me relevant in today's economy, and what would be Corps for four years. He served thirteen months in What it taught me: Perseverance! You can't make 1: I am an Honorary Member of the FDNY Emerald your main argument s affirming this view? Vietnam and was awarded the Bronze Star with $16 dollars if you don't get out of bed in the Society Pipes and Drums. I believe that the labor movement is more relevant combat V, Purple Heart and two Presidential Unit morning. And just because you show up, it 2: I enjoy reading about history. than ever before. With current day attacks on Citations serving with "E" Company, 2nd Battalion, doesn't mean you would get to caddie that day. 3: I started working with the Muscular Dystrophy public sector pensions, benefits and collective 26th Marines from December 19, 1966 to January But when you did and came home with $16 Association in 2005. With the "$1 per man per bargaining rights, organized labor has its biggest 1968. He was honorably discharged in April 1969 dollars, you saw the pride in your parents' face meal week" the F.D.N.Y has raised close to battles ahead to protect and ensure the gains obtaining the rank of Staff Sergeant (E6). Upon that you were beginning to understand the values $200,000. made for labor over the past 100 years are not lost his return from military service, Melville became a they were teaching you. Do you think that the labor movement is still or significantly diminished. member of Local 46 of the Wire Lathers Union. In Status: Single relevant in today's economy, and what would be Do you think that labor has to adapt to changing January 1970 he was then initiated into L. U. #3 Family: Daughters Kerri Ann and Kelsey Marie your main arguments affirming this view? times, and what form should any such adapting I.B.E.W. A second generation member of Local Three things people would be surprised to know The labor movement is more important today, take? Union #3 IBEW, after completing the apprentice about me especially in this economy. Labor represents the Obviously, labor has to work within the parameters training program, he obtained Journeyman status 1. Due to back problems the last 20 years, I enjoy working men and women and their interests. of municipal, state , federal, and private sector in 1978 and worked in the industry as a sub- a good pedicure because it's too hard for me to There are people all over this country who are budgets and be willing to modify its needs to foreman, foreman before becoming Business take care of my toes. Plus, my daughters enjoy the trying to diminish or take away hard earned grapple with the current down economy, but by no Representative in November 1980. Mr. Melville bonding time. benefits that past and present Union leaders have means should labor concede to roll back the clock was licensed to represent members of Local Union 2. I really do have a sense of humor, and I believe achieved over the last 100 years. More than ever, and lose protections that workers have fought, #3 IBEW at the Workers Compensation Board in that having fun while one works hard makes for a working people need a collective voice. Without a and in some cases died for over the past century. New York State. In 1987 he became Business happy person and a productive leader. collective voice to improve everyday lives, the Representative for Construction in the borough of 3. At age 51 I finally got my first pet. A French threat of sweatshop conditions, unlivable wages illiam F. McNeely Jr. was born and raised Queens. In April 1994 became Assistant Business bulldog named "Meany", and yes he is named and 70 hour work weeks may become a part of in Brooklyn, N.Y. and joined the NYPD in Manager for construction in New York City and in after the great George Meany, a man I admire Americas working future. We need to maintain W1987. He achieved the rank of Detective 2003, Westchester and Fairfield, CT. In 2012 he most in labor. pride and ownership in the labor movem ent. We while assigned to the Narcotics Division. William became Senior Assistant Business Manager. Mr. Do you think that the labor movement is still need to unite, protect and improve our members was promoted to Detective 2nd Grade in 2001 Melville is currently a Trustee to the J.I.B Legal relevant in today's economy, and what would be wages, benefits and working conditions. When we while assigned to the Manhattan South Homicide Service Plan, Educational & Cultural Fund, your main arguments affirming this view? stay together, labor will always prevail. Squad. He was again promoted to his current rank Annuity Plan, Pension Plan, Finance Committee, Yes, I believe the Labor movement is more Do you think that labor has to adapt to changing of Detective 1st Grade in 2006. Deferred Salary plan, Employment Committee, relevant than ever. My area of expertise is times, and what form should any such adapting William commenced on his career in labor in Dental Plan, Joint Apprentice Committee and construction, so I will speak to that. Throughout take? 2003 while assigned to the Manhattan South Employee Security Fund. He has served on the the history of the Building Trades we have made The labor movement has changed with the times, Homicide Squad he was elected as union delegate Chairman and Advisory Committee of the Re- good and bad decisions. One of the best decisions not only actively, but politically as well. If labor is for the Detectives' Endowment Association of the codification of the Law Project of the Workers we ever made was to establish a training system to survive we need to create a more active, NYPD, which is the 2nd largest police union in Compensation Board and as a member of the New and infrastructure to support it as well as to political and aggressive labor movement. This New York State representing 17,000 active and Y ork City Electrical Code Advisory Committee. Mr. continue to reinvest in this system. We currently past primary day, the U.F.O.A. had over 2,000 retired Detectives. In 2005 William was elected to Melville has also served as Sergeant At Arms at have approximately 1600 training centers and active and retired members participate in political the position of Manhattan South Welfare Officer 35th, 36th, 37th & 38th Convention of the spend about a billion dollars a year of our own action all over N.Y.C. With a more active, political representing approximately 600 Detectives. In International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers money to continue upgrading, operating, and and aggressive labor movement, labor will find 2009 William was elevated to the position of Convention. He has received numerous awards training the next generations work force. In 2013, itself ahead of change. Manhattan South Trustee. As a union trustee from various club organizations. Mr. Melville has that commitment brings unbelievable strength to William's duties include representing Detectives resided in Bellerose, Queens for over 41 years. He our value proposition of 21st century labor im was born in Astoria, Queens to James and at disciplinary hearings, and a fiduciary and his wife Carol are the proud parents of four relations, robust advocacy work for our members, Frances McGowan. After graduating Mahopac responsibility for the approval of expenditures by grown children; Brian, Melissa, Robert and contractors, clients and the com munities where JHigh School, Jim continued his education at the union, which is also a multi-million dollar Joseph. They have five grandchildren, 3 we live and work. And our ability to recruit and S.U.N.Y. Cortland where he received a Bachelors corporation. William is currently the Union's grandsons Timothy, Christopher, James Patrick train the next generation's craft workforce benefits Degree in Economics. During the summer months, Chairman of Entertainment and Chairman of the and two granddaughters Kayal and Brianna. the industries in which we work, our contractors Jim worked as a roofer and at the United Parcel Chief of Detectives committee. and our members. It also provides numerous Service at night. The experience at both jobs opportunities for under-served communities to taught Jim to watch, listen and develop a hands DORIS MARIE MEYER learn skills and gain footholds in the middle class. on approach to what organized labor was all Current company/position: Retired NYC Teacher Thus, it makes the building trades as relevant about. RAYMOND ALEXANDER MELVILLE and Part Time WF Consultant today as when the middle class was originally Jim joined the N.Y.C. Fire Department in 1986 Current company/position: I.B.E.W. Local 3 Senior Place of Birth: Brooklyn built thro ughout the 1930's-50's, and that's why I and was assigned to Engine 43 in the Bronx. After Assista nt Business Manager Where you live: NYC am so optimistic about the future. a few years he transferred Place of Birth: Bronx, NY First Job: Editorial Assistant at Doubleday Books Do you think that labor has to adapt to changing "across the floor" to Where you live: Bellerose, What it taught me: Receiving letters to authors times, and what form should any such adapting ladder 59. Jim was NY from children and studying children' s literature take? promoted to Lieutenant in First Job: Wire Lathers inspired me to become a teacher. I worked with Labor, like anything else, should always be 1997 and continued his union Local 46 many remarkable people, including Jackie adapting and in the Building Trades, much to the political action as a proud What it taught me: Kennedy who was a wonderful model of the spirit ignorance of some in and out of Labor, we have member of the U.F.O.A. in Respect for hard work and of solidarity in the workplace, despite the fact that been adapting and building relationships with 2000 he was elected to respect for fellow workers. it was not a unionized setting people of good will from within the construct ion the U.F.O.A, Executive Status: Married Status: Single industry - the buyers of construction services, Board as a Lieutenant Family: Wife Carol, Three things people would be surprised to know politician and the communities in which we live Representative. 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1. Because my name is not times, and what form Antrim, Tyrone and Cork. seek dignity, justice and Irish, others may be should any such adapting decency for all surprised to know that my take? Americans." That maternal great As with everything, labor MAURA statement has never been grandparents were born in must adapt to changing more relevant than it is Ireland - in County technology and economic MULLIGAN today. When corporations Kilkenny and Queens realities. Most importantly, Current find ways to export jobs County, now names Laois. it must adapt its how to company/position: and increase shareholder 2. I haven't talked about deliver its message and Writer/Dance teacher profits, their CEOs are the subject, so it may be a relate to younger workers. Place of Birth: Aghamore, spotlighted on the cover surprise to some that I've Co. Mayo of Forbes or Fortune as written a book about Irish ichard Molan Where you live: West New champions of their culture for children to be published by Marble received his degrees York, NJ industry. Just drive through upstate New York House Press in 2014. Rfrom the University First Job: Housekeeper where manufacturing was once abundant and see 3. Even I'm surprised that I miss telling stories of New Hampshire and the UNH School of Law. He What it taught me: It taught me not to be a the shadows of the majestic Main Streets that and using puppet s as much as I do. I loved that began his career in labor in 1970 as a staff housekeeper. now stand as a symbol of a by-gone era at the part of my work as a teacher. member for the State Employees Association of Status: Single expense of working class Americans. The recent Do you think that the labor movement is still NH, SEIU Local 1984. He has been associated with Three things people would be surprised to know emergence of the NYC Department of Buildings relevant in today's economy, and what would be the Professional Fire Fighters of NH since 1979 about me allowing unlicensed trades to assemble plumbing, 1. I came to America on a ship, but I can't swim. www.irishecho.com / www.irishecho.com Irish Echo / NOVEMBER 6 - 12, 2013 / your main arguments affirming this view? and still serves as their General Counsel. Molan mechanical and electrical systems in modular I believe the labor movement is as relevant today was appointed by the legislature to a committee 2. Anyone who hasn't read my memoir, "Call of the construction units in NYC is yet another example as it was when Benjamin Franklin formed the charged with drafting the state's collective Lark," may be surprised to know that I left home of finding a way to outsource, good, working class Leather Apron Club to organize skilled workers bargaining law in 1975. He served as a member of to work as a maid at age fourteen. jobs. and visionary thinkers. Labor is integral to the the State Labor Relations Board for 23 years. In 3. When I was a nun in the seventies, I got myself Do you think that labor has to adapt to changing foundation of democracy and unions continue to 1985, he co-founded his law firm which in addition to school on a yellow moped. My third graders times, and what form should any such adapting uphold all that affirms social justice and their to fire fighters, state and municipal employees, loved it. take?: The world is changing and we need to existence continues to be necessary as protectors represents higher education, teacher and police Do you think that the labor movement is still continue to evolve with the times. Remember the of worker's rights and benefits, particularly earned unions. He is a trustee for the Manchester (NH) relevant in today's economy, and what would be adage, "Those that don't like change will like pensions. Employees Retirement System and a Fellow of the your main arguments affirming this view? irrelevance even less." Do you think that labor has to adapt to changing College of Labor and Employment Lawyers. The Labor Movement is still very viable in today's times, and what form should any such adapting Attorney Molan is listed in Best Lawyers in market place. Unions made the middle class in ohn was initiated into membership of take? America and Super lawyers of New England. American society and worked to get safety Plumbers Local Union No. 1 in January of My father was a member of the Federation of regulations in the work place. There are still many J1984 . He is a fourth generation union Technical Engineers, Architects and Draftsmen, areas where the workers are underpaid, receive no plumber in the city of New York. After serving his AFL-CIO and prior to that, the National TIMOTHY MORRIS health care, need safety rules to be enforced, etc, apprenticeship, John worked in various capacities Organization of Masters, Mates & Pilots, AFL, so the need for unions is still here. Without in the Plumbing Industry in both the private and Current company/position: Suffolk County Police unions, employers can ignore workers' rights. Local 88. Neither of these groups exist today as Superior Officers Association/President public sector. In 1996 at the age of 32, John was they did since advances in technology have Without a teachers' union, wages, benefits, job elected as Recording Secretary and rose through Place of Birth: Bay Shore, NY security and class size suffer. changed the nature and need for such labor Where you live: Sayville, NY the ranks of the largest plumbers union in the organizations. The lessons of labor history, Do you think that labor has to adapt to changing United States and Canada being elected twice as First Job: Commercial Baymen times, and what form should any such adapting particularly regarding women and minority What it taught me: Taught me what it was like to a Business Agent, three times as Financial groups, provide rich examples of labor's ongoing take? Secretary-Treasurer before his election as work hard and to depend on myself. I'm a believer in unions, though, unfortunately, like response to multi-level societal changes. Status: Married Business Manager. On the home front, John gets everything else, they are subject to corruption. support from his wife Jeannine, a schoolteacher, Family: Spouse Anne; children Elizabeth, Carolyn, Dishonest leaders need to be driven from our oris grew up with a deep appreciati on of all Timothy and Brian to whom he has been married to for 26 years. things Irish and clearly remembers feeling midst. To adapt to changing times , unions need to They have two children, Ryan, a recent graduate Three things people would be surprised to know get more feedback from those in the trenches. Dpride in her Irish ancestry when her first about me of Boston College, and Christian, who is attending grade teacher, Sister Walter Philipp, showed the They need to be ever more vigilant of right wing Cortland. 1. That I was a Commercial Baymen prior to moneybags, which have an interest in making big class how to dance a jig. Doris recently retired becoming a Police Officer. after teaching for 25 years in P.S. 158 on the profits and cutting workers' pay and benefits. 2. That my wife, Anne, and I opened and Readers can learn about their influence by Upper East Side. For 15 of those years, she supervised the second Group Home for mentally PETE MURPHY maintained links with the teacher/principal of Googling Scott Walker, Koch-backed governor, disabled in Suffolk County in 1975. who, according to reports, has used many Current company/position: President/Business Coolbock National School in Riverstown, Sligo, Do you think that the labor movement is still Agent -Teamsters Local 522 one of the last remaining two room school houses underhanded means to bust the unions in relevant in today's economy, and what would be Wisconsin, a state that was once a pioneer in Place of Birth: Sunset Park, Brooklyn in Ireland and students exchanged letters and your main arguments affirming this view?: Where you live: Pearl River, NY shared projects. One of the many highlights of her protecting workers' rights. Absolutely. In so far as unions for Police Officers Biographer First Job: Paper Route with brothers 7-12 career was when her students performed for the one only has to look at states that do not permit What it taught me: The enjoyment and former president of Ireland, Mary McAleese, member of the United Federation of Teachers their police Officers to organize and bargain since 1987, Maura Mulligan is the author of camaraderie of being a worker amongst workers, during her visit to New York. As a teacher, Doris collectively. In those states police officers receive and, more prominently, the propensity of was actively involved with the United Federation A"Call of the Lark," a memoir, published by comparatively low pay and benefits. In those owner/management exploitation of Teachers as a Chapter Leader, Delegate Greenpoint Press in 2012. A recipient of writers' states police officers have no protections against residencies at Heinrich Bóll Cottage, Achill Island, Status: Married Assembly Rep., Consultation and School Safety firing and are still asked to go out everyday and Family: Daughters Madeline, 9 and Abigail, 6; son Committee member and recipient of several UFT and Tyrone Guthrie Center, Monaghan, her voice is put their lives and their family's future on the line. in demand at centers for Irish Studies. A retired John, 3 mini grants. She is the president of the American Do you think that labor has to adapt to changing Three things people would be surprised to know Irish Teachers Association, Inc., chair of the UFT teacher of English to speakers of other languages times, and what form should any such adapting in New York public schools, she served as Field about me Irish Studies Committee, and past chair and take? 1. Maintained a near perfect GPA at Brooklyn trustee of the Irish American Heritage & Culture Supervisor for Hunter College of the City Absolutely. Labor must continue to educate itself University of New York, where she earned a College Committee, DOE. She loves Irish traditional music and be willing to adapt to changing conditions 2. Ran two sub 3 hour marathons at 24: 2:58:07 - and poetry and has visited Ireland numerous Masters of Arts degree in 1993. Since the eighties, and economic realities. Maura has taught Irish language in the New York NYC, 2:58:33 - Boston times. She enjoys swimming in the Long Island 3. Traveled cross country at 19. Sound well into October and spending time with area. A certified céilí dance instructor, she im Morris, son of Virginia and Timothy Morris, currently teaches a dance class in Manhattan and Do you think that the labor movement is still friends and family - from the oldest, mother grew up in Babylon, NY where he attended St. relevant in today's economy, and what would be Margaret, to the youngest, nephew baby Liam. is scheduled to conduct a class for retirees at the TJoseph's School. He graduated from St. John UFT. your main arguments affirming this view? the Baptist High School in West Islip and attended Without the Labor Movement, there would Villanova University, the State University of New certainly be an unabated race to relegate workers RICHARD E. MOLAN York Farmingdale and St. Joseph's College in New JOHN J. MURPHY to subsistence wage levels and working Current company/position: Molan Milner & York. Tim has an Associates in Applied science in Current company/position: UA Plumbers Local No. conditions. If we could imagine an extreme (for Krupski PLLC/Senior Partner Criminal Justice and a Bachelor of Arts in Human 1 Business Manager many a reality), a labor market in which no Place of Birth: Manchester, NH Relations. Married for 39 years to Anne Parrott, a Place of Birth: Bronx, NY workers are represented through collective Where you live: Manchester, NH teacher, they have four children, Elizabeth and her Where you live: Thornwood, NY bargaining agents; where labor didn't exist to First Job: Custodian at parish hall at 14 husband Jason Wunsch, Carolyn and her fiancé First Job: I was a pot washer in the kitchen of the support legislative representatives and initiatives What it taught me: A strong work ethic and Jack Leonard, Tim and his wife Allison and son Red Coach restaurant in Yonkers at 15 years old. sympathetic to fairness for workers and their dependability reaps its own rewards Brian. Tim joined the Suffolk County Sheriff's What it taught me: essential causes, then employers and legislators Status: Married Department in 1975. The same year, Tim and his My Father always taught me that no matter what would be testing the bounds by which workers Family: Wife Patricia Quinn Molan; daughters: wife Anne, serving as house parents opened the job you have, be the best. I was, by far, the low would remain tolerant of working and living Shauna and Maura second group home in Suffolk County man on the totem pole but I didn't know it and conditions for themselves and their families. Such Three things people would be surprised to know Developmentally Disabled Adults for the Suffolk didn't care. I'll never forget the satisfaction of my a union-less society, would be the ferment from about me County AHRC. In 1980 Tim joined the Suffolk earning my first paycheck. which labor leaders are spawned, necessitating 1. I worked on a garbage truck summers during County Police Department and was assigned to Status: Married. Wife; Jeannine and two sons, the creation, or recreation, of the Labor college. the First Precinct in Babylon. Promoted to Ryan and Christian Movement. Worker struggles can be resolved 2. I am a model railroad addict. Sergeant in 1988 he was transferred to the Third 1: I'm an avid reader. successfully only through the unified 3. I have seen every Gene Autry movie ever made. Precinct in Bay Shore. An active participant in 2: I still do the plumbing in my own house. representation of their common interests, in any Do you think that the labor movement is still both union and fraternal organizations, Tim served Do you think that the labor movement is still economy and under any economic conditions .A relevant in today's economy, and what would be as secretary to the Suffolk County Deputy Sheriff's relevant in today's economy, and what would be worker acting alone on behalf of his individual your main arguments affirming this view? Benevolent Association your main arguments interests serv es merely to disappoint himself and The labor movement is still relevant as it is the and then as First affirming this view? defeat any chance of fairness for himself and his only organized voice for middle income President and has served George Meany, a union fellow workers in the workplace. and, Americans. Despite its declining numbers it on committees including plumber from the Bronx consequently, in society on the whole. Far from continues to function as the economic and Negotiat ions and Labor. who went on to become the question of relevance, the Labor Movement is political watchdog for the best interests of Tim was elected president the first President of the inevitable. workers. As the robber barons reemerge, of Suffolk County Police AFL-CIO used to say, "The Do you think that labor has to adapt to changing organized labor will prove to be the final line of Superiors Association in basic goal of Organized times, and what form should any such adapting defense, the same role it played more than 100 2012. A member of the Labor is to better the take? years ago. Emerald Society and AOH, quality of life for all who Organizing and educating workers for recognition Do you think that labor has to adapt to changing his Irish roots are in work for wages and to and representation in the workplace is the

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intransigent dynamic that thorough Co. Cork has prevented it from builds unions. However, Status: Married Where you live: San occurring. NYSUT has workers collectively must Family: Husband Robert Francisco worked with member first possess the view that McCue First Job: High School units, like the Somers wages and working Three things people would Teacher - St. Gallen Faculty Association, on conditions are truly be surprised to know Switzerland moving to the organizing unacceptable. Workers about me What it taught me: I model. must then realize the 1. Hoop Shoot Champion learned that it is better to inherent value of a of Fresno, California in the teach kids how to think renda O'Shea was unionized workplace - the seventh grade. rather than what to think. born in Dublin and ability to achieve 2. I love to bake cakes Status: Married Bmoved to New York reasonable goals through from scratch. Family: My wife's name is with her family when she unified representation. The dynamic thereby is set 3. At UC Davis I was in an Irish Dance troupe. Paola and my daughters are Sofia (3 Years) and was seven. In the O'Shea family, discussions of in motion. The building block tenets of the closed Do you think that the labor movement is still Eliana (1 year) history and politics were typical dinner shop and industry saturation must follow relevant in today's economy, and what would be Three things people would be surprised to know conversations, so it was not surprising that successful representation in order for the your main arguments affirming this view? about me Brenda developed a passion for history. Upon movement to thrive. Labor can use its structure The labor movement is relevant as our next 1: Despite being steeped in politics, I voted for the completion of her degree at Fordham University, and resources creatively, but workers themselves generation of workers will appreciate the first time at the age of 42. Brenda began teaching 8th grade at St. Barnabas must come to the realization that unions serve as healthcare and pension benefits secured by those 2: While working as a waiter in Washington D.C., I Elementary School in the Bronx while completing

www.irishecho.com / www.irishecho.com Irish Echo / NOVEMBER 6 - 12, 2013 / the means for achieving guarantees and fairness who challenged the city government's waited on two presidential candidates, Joe Biden a Masters of Science in Teaching at Iona College. in the workplace. Adaptation will occur naturally. scapegoating of unions for the fiscal crisis. and Pat Buchanan...though not at the same time! She was then hired as a Social Studies teacher in Motivated Workers, understanding the intrinsic Do you think that labor has to adapt to changing 3: While I speak publicly very often, I am actually Somers High School in Northern Westchester. She value of unionization, who assemble in vast times, and what form should any such adapting a very shy person. soon became involved in the Somers Faculty majorities with committed leaders, is the driving take? Do you think that the labor movement is still Association on various committees and then force behind a successful Labor Movement in any Labor should include all forms of social media to relevant in today's economy, and what would be chairing the Negotiations Committee. Brenda now given place, at any given time. galvanize our young workers. your main arguments affirming this view?: serves as President of the Somers Faculty Absolutely! We owe the eight-hour day, the Social Association, which is an affiliate of NYSUT, the orn and raised the 5th child amongst 6 lice O'Neil is in her 17th year as a New York Security system, and minimum wage laws to the state's largest union. brothers and 4 sisters I was taught by my City public high school teacher at Food and labor movement. Further, the labor movement is Bfather, a public school English teacher, to be AFinance High School in Hell's Kitchen, the driving force behind safety and skill training in truly appreciative for my health and the basic previously Park West High School. This is her third the workplace, saving U.S. companies millions of necessities, but, he also instilled in me the year as the UFT Manhattan High School District dollars. THOMAS H. O'SHEA importance of the art, literature, and education in Representative where she works with 43 chapter Do you think that labor has to adapt to changing Company/position: Founder & 1st President general. I was heavily influen ced by my Uncle, leaders and their members in the fight against times, and what form should any such adapting Transport Workers Union Harry Hennessey, President of an ILA Local and oversize classes and the co-location of non-union take? Place of Birth: Queenstown (Cobh), Cork head of the ILA's United Marine Division. I got charters. Charlie O'Neil, her father, was his local Labor needs to continue to be a leader in Skills Where lived: Bronx, NY after Ireland involved with the Teamsters through another USPS retirees President and her mother, Kathleen training and also help to facilitate career First Job: Irish Volunteers - 1st Cork Brigade prominent Labor mentor, Dan Kane Sr., President O'Neil, fought for better working conditions for transition, particularly from industries that are in What it taught: Fighting for just cause is worth all of Teamsters Local 111 and International VP. I have Licensed Vocational Nurses. Robert McCue, her decline. the sacrifice. had the honor and privilege to work in many husband, is a New York City public high school Status: Was married capacities with him over the years, along with his teacher, chapter leader, and partner in protecting ohn O'Riordan is a leader of the Irish Family: Hilda O'Shea (nee Hughes) wife, Harry, sons, James, principal officer of Local 522, Dan the voice of our hardworking laborers in the Community in San Francisco and a powerful Terence, Thomas, John & Mary childr en, all Jr., Pres ident, Teamsters Local 202, and Walter, classroom. Jadvocate of the Labor movement in San deceased. Kathleen daughter, living founding partner of Labor Law firm, Cary Kane. Francisco and throughout the State of California. Three things people would be surprised to know While working, I furthered my education through MICHAEL O'REILLY John recently lobbied successfully for direct about Thomas at Brooklyn College. I have the distinguished Current company/position: Resident Manager flights from San Francisco to Ireland, securing 1. The O'Shea home in Cobh is still in the family. honor to continue in service of the members of Place of Birth: Cavan, Ireland long term union employment at San Francisco 2. Three oldest sons all served in various branches Teamsters Local 522 as their President, business Where you live: Upper East Side, Manhattan International Airport. of the U.S. military. agent, and Fund Trustee. First Job: Maintenance Porter in Residential He has recently formed a committee to 3. Imprisoned 5 times during the War of Building establish a permanent memorial in San Francisco Independence and the Civil War and led hunger MICHAEL O’MEARA What it taught me: Customer service skills and to the victims and survivors of the Irish Famine. strikes during 2 of the incarcerations. Current company/position: President, MTA Police the fundamentals of the mechanical, electrical Many survivors of the Famine, aware of the Did he think that the labor movement was still Benevolent Association and plumbing systems in a residential building hardships and challenges facing the poor and rel evant in today's economy, and what would be Place of Birth: Brooklyn,Y N Status: Married oppressed, subsequently became leaders of the his main arguments affirming this view? Where you live: Pearl River, NY Family: Wife Rosie, Cailean (deceased) Oisin, Labor movement in California. The labor movement is completely relevant for First Job: Dishwasher Slaine modern society. We live in a world where What it taught me: That I didn't want to be a Three things people would be surprised to know corporate profit margins and shareholders returns dishwasher for very long about me are prioritized above the rights of workers. Status: Married 1. Enjoy golfing. Even though I am a beginner, I BRENDA O'SHEA Did he think that labor has to adapt to changing Family: Wife: Ann, Children: Marykate, Michael, think I have a great future. Current company/position: Somers Faculty times, and what form should any such adapting Meghan 2.: I am interested in current affairs and I like to Association - President ; Somers High School - take? Three things people would be surprised to know read Irish history. Social Studies Teacher Labor has to adapt to changing times as the about me 3.: I am a GAA enthusiast. Place of Birth: Dublin, Ireland workforce deals with economic globalization. 1: I never graduated from college. Do you think that the labor movement is still Where you live: White Plains, NY Unions have to protect working conditions but 2: I was once a pretty good runner. relevant in today's economy, and what would be First Job: St. Barnabas Elementary School - 8th collectively bargain in good faith. A fair balance of 3: I played the bagpipes for a few years when I your main arguments affirming this view? Grade Teacher rights and benefits while not bankrupting was younger. Yes I do. To keep New York City at the cutting What it taught me: St. Barnabas was a great way municipalities. Do you think that the labor movement is still edge, skilled union labor is always required to to learn to teach, but I knew that I wanted to relevant in today's economy, and what would be make this happen. teach the nuances and forgotten stories of history. homas H. O'Shea, born Cobh, Cork in 1898, your main arguments affirming this view? Do you think that labor has to adapt to changing Status: Single was an Irish Revolutionary and co-founder of It's not only relevant, it's necessary to help the times, and what form should any such adapting Three things people would be surprised to know Tthe Transport Workers Union in NYC. During next generation join the middle class through take? about me the Irish Revolution and Civil War, he conducted good paying jobs with benefits, and especially It has to adapt. It needs to become more educated 1. I love to travel and went to Argentina this raids on enemy forces becoming a munitions pensions. and safety conscious. summer. expert and company officer in the process. Do you think that labor has to adapt to changing Vice President Emerald Guild Society 2. I am a founding member of HOPe, a charity Immigrating to America in 1928 he joined Clan-na- times, and what form should any such adapting focused on projects in the Developing World. Gael and gained assistance from the Communist take? ichael O'Reilly first came to the USA in 3. I make a mean chili! Party USA in organizing the TWU. Appointed 1st Labor has to re-affirm it's position as a gateway to 1983 where he began his career in the Do you think that the labor movement is still president of the union, O'Shea later broke with the the middle class, and join together to eradicate Mresidential real estate industry. Over the relevant in today's economy, and what would be CP and fell out with the TWU leading to his the idea that unions are bad for this country and last 30 years Michael 's career has gone from your main arguments affirming this view? testimony in 1940 during the House Committee on it's economy. strength to strength. He has worked in residential The labor movement is essential in today's Un-American Activities. industry and taken the opportunity to give back to economy. The only way that the economy can ichael was born in Brooklyn to Henry the Irish and Irish-American community, to help prosper is when all workers are paid a fair, living O'Meara and Bridget (Della) O'Meara (nee develop careers in the New York Real Estate wage. In an era of increasing corporate power MSheridan). Henry is a native of Flagmount, arena. Michael is an active member of the Local (especially in education), unions speak for the KEITH OLSON County Clare, and Della from Cullane, County 32BJ. He is currently the Vice President of the voices that corporate entities do not want to hear - Current company/position: Yonkers PBA President Mayo. He was raised with his sisters Mary and Emerald Guild Society which is an organization of students, parents and educators. Place of Birth: Yonkers, NY Patricia in the great borough of Brooklyn, NY. Irish-American building manager professionals. Do you think that labor has to adapt to changing Where you live: Yonkers, NY Michael was hired by the LIRR Police Department Michael has taken leadership role in the CERT times, and what form should any such adapting First Job: Laborer with a private contractor in 1990 (became MTA Police Dept. in 1998), and a program. This program has trained and certified a take? What it taught me: It taught me what hard work few years later was married to his lovely wife Ann. large group of first responders in the residential Traditional methods of organizing are no longer as really is. They have three children, Marykate, Michael and real estate industry over the last few years. effective as they used to be. Today's successful Status: Married Meghan. He has held almost every position in the Michael and this group were very instrumental labor unions are creating coalitions with other Family: Wife Liza Olson, children Tyler, 21, Sean-18 MTA PBA, and became the President on January 1, post-Superstorm Sandy. He was also a founding interested groups. In education, this means closer Three things people would be surprised to know 2013. member of Shannon Gaels connections with parent about me Gaelic club in Queens. groups, as frequently we 1. I love to read. have the same goals. 2. I became a police officer at age 20. ALICE O'NEIL In addition, labor unions 3. My favorite TV show of all time is HBO's "The Current company/position: United Federation of JOHN O’RIORDAN are moving from a service Wire." Teachers Manhattan High School District Current model to an organizing Do you think that the labor movement is still Representative company/position: model. This allows relevant in today's economy, and what would be Place of Birth: Fres no, California California Democratic members to be your main arguments affirming this view? Where you live: Glen Rock, New Jersey Party - Vice Chair, Irish consistently involved. Of course it is. Although there has been a decline First Job: Housekeeper Caucus Instead of reacting to a in the labor movement over the last 30 years or What it taught me: To have a work ethic and to be Place of Birth: Doneraile, problem or crisis, the unit so, we can point to the overturning of Ohio's SB5 Page 43 / Irish Echo / NOVEMBER 6 - 12, 2013 / www.irishecho.com www.irishecho.com / Irish Echo / NOVEMBER 6 - 12, 2013 / Page 44 PATRICKREYNOLDS First Job: Delivering dry clea dry Delivering Job: First NY Northport, East live: you Where 1. Enjoys kayaking. Enjoys 1. Place of Birth: New York,New NY Birth: of Place What it taught me: As a young person, earning person, young a As me: taught it What 3. Earned a 100,000 vertical feet skied award pin award skied feet vertical 100,000 a Earned 3. wings. chicken delicious make Can 2. In the ever evolving economy unions will be will unions economy evolving ever the In All organizations must organizations All 1 T F S W C U S P Captain FDNY company/position: Current K Three things people would be surprised to know to surprised be would people things Three and 21 Aileen, Children: (spouse) Bridget Family: Do you think that labor has to adapt to changing to adapt to has labor that think you Do Status: Married Status: Do you think that the labor mo labor the that think you Do Purchase College, and Sean, 18, an artist and artist an 18, Sean, and College, Purchase unions. Fordham University. He enter University.HeFordham and School High Hayes Cardinal from graduated respectively. PatKerry Westmeath and from are student at Iona C Iona at student in margin overwhelming an by re-elected was between public sector and private sector labor sector private and sector public between to his sons Tyler,at studentsons and his writer to a 21, father proud incredibly an is and years 22 almost for Liza wife his to married been has Keith 2012. and Yonkers2010 the in of PresidentPBA elected core mission of a union must be its priority.its be must union a of mission core about me about His wife's parents are from Mayo and Cavan. and Mayo from are parents wife's His University.Fordham attending currently children 2 have they and years 26 for Bridget, wife, his to married been has He board. executive the on terms two after ranks uniformed the to returned Warriors, Elizabeth Seton Pediatric Center,Pediatric Seton the Elizabeth Warriors, your main arguments affirming this view? this affirming arguments main your quickly become an epitaph on a headstone. The headstone. a on epitaph an become quickly President and Recording Secretary.Patrecently Recording and President Vice as served he period that In years. six for UFOA the forRepresentative Captains a was and Yonkers PAL, Heartsong and much more. 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I love listening to Led Zeppelin and The and Zeppelin Led to listening love I . hree things people would be surprised to surprised be would people things hree know about me about know R Lilly, Julie, Matthew, Kevin and Caroline Lilly,Matthew,and Julie, Kevin Heather.and Jack, Grandchildren Gregory amily: Wife Mary, children John, Kelly,John, Mary,Wifechildren amily: brothers. His parents, Patrick and Johanna, and Patrick parents, His brothers. section of Manhattan along with his 3 his with along Manhattan of section at was born and raised in the Yorkvillethe in raised and born was at tatus: Married tatus: J head: et the President of the Yonkerswasthe Keithof PresidentPBA. the Yonkers Police Department and is currently is Yonkersand Department Police eith Olson is a detective w detective a is Olson eith L.I.U.N.A Local 147 Local L.I.U.N.A - President company/position: urrent se James Ryan jpg Ryan James se here you live: Queens, NY Queens, live: you here ames Ryan ames I ollege. 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L A B JOSEPH SELETSKI JOSEPH Where you live: East Meadow,YorkEast New live: you Where Labor should always adapt to changing times and times changing to adapt always should Labor The labor movement is extremely relevant in relevant extremely is movement labor The What it taught me: Working for the UFT has taught has UFT the Workingfor me: taught it What TeachersofFederation United Job: First YorkNew Brooklyn, Birth: of Place Do you think that the labor movement is still is movement labor the that think you Do 3 doing and gardening time free my Spending 2. Dancing. Step Irish teaching love I 1. 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Jim buddies. his with golfing and win Giants NY the watchingBeatles, The and Zeppelin Led to listening reading, enjoys he time today's economy. Protecting and maintaining economy.today'sand Protecting view? this affirming arguments main your be would economy,whattoday's and in relevant take? adapting such any should formwhat and times, force to take. Finding ways to keep defined benefit defined keep to ways Finding take. to force work the of members forstep difficult extremely 40 years of marriage in April with his wife Mary.wife his with April in marriage of years 40 labor and unionism. The UFT actively advocates actively UFT The unionism. and labor organizing of understanding and value the me AdministratorTeachersBenefits Associate - health and welfare benefits, etc. Through these Through etc. benefits, welfare and health workforce without a negative impact or restriction or impact negative a without workforce As outcome. positive a for aim continuously house in Pennsylvania.in house lake my to me with vacation on them taking and benefits. Retirement can sometimes be an be sometimes can Retirement benefits. They reside in Queens. 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Spending time with my nieces and nephews and nieces my with time Spending . which he hopes to pass on to his sons who are who sons his to on pass to hopes he which sandhogs, members and future member future and members sandhogs, emains true to the brotherhood of the union the of brotherhood the to true emains O father. His Irish ancestral roots can be traced be can rootsfather. ancestral Irish His Matthew, Kevin, and Caroline. In Jim's spare Jim's In Caroline. Matthew,and Kevin, York to an Irish-American mother and Polish and mother YorkIrish-American an to wild and crazy grand kids Jack, Lilly,Jack, Julie, kids grand crazy and wild ohn, Kelly, Gregory and Heather and have 6 have and Heather and Kelly, ohn, Gregory oseph Seletski was born in Brooklyn, New Brooklyn, in born was Seletski oseph rce must be able to use technology as technology use to able be must rce R 000. His father was a member of member a wasfather His 000. 1 Gaelacha. He attended He Gaelacha. Rinci Le Coimisiun An with adjudicator and teacher certified a is and Dancer J B 3 2 Queens College and College Queens Step Irish Champion Worldaccomplished an is Joseph UFT. the of member active an is sister his and PBA the of member marriage in April. in marriage ave 4 children, 4 ave mes to retirement to mes 0 L.I.U.N.A in 1971 at 1971 in L.I.U.N.A 147 local of member im Ryan became a became Ryan im Giants football.Giants wonderful years of years wonderful 40 celebrate will . My wife Ma wife My . NY watching enjoy I . iography ry and I and ry 0 s. safe Y D 3 2 1 T F S W F W C I B O D family through tough times tough through family that we are here to help. to here are we that twin brot twin Irish the as known brothers 3 have myself I grandfather was a NYC fireman. He raised his raised He fireman. NYC a wasgrandfather My children. nine of oldest the was mother loving understand that the unions are not the bad guys bad the not are unions the that understand triplets, Michael, William and Steven. I am the am I Steven. and William Michael, triplets, years. 37for family this of backbone and strength Teamster ever since. I was a Shop Steward forSteward Shop a wasTeamster I since. ever officer.very am I police NYC a is times tough through friend and confidant my also is who Douglas son other My the blue collar workers. People need to need Peopleworkers. collar blue the many years and became a Trustee of Local 802. I Trustee802. a Local ofbecame and years many proud a Teamstersbeen havethe 1976and in and very sadly my son Rick passed away in 2001. awayin passed Rick son my sadly very and Unfortunately there. from math the do can you and grandmothers great great- 3 grandmothers, Sheehan has 4 siblings. She has been the been has She siblings. 4 has Sheehan German- beautiful a is she ago years five Heather Douglas was also born on my birthday.joined my I on born also was Douglas cousins. I married my beautiful wife in 1976.At in wife beautiful my married I cousins. first 63 attorney.have an I become to school this view? this doing better than ever.than better doing are businesses that statisticsshow yet crutch a as economy the using still are Employers true. not is Mount Rushmore. My wife Stephanie (Coyle) Stephanie wife My Rushmore. Mount great- Her NY. Chester Port from girl Italian the time, my oldest son was born he had 9 had he born was son oldest my time, the have worked my way up over the years to become to years the over up way my worked have grandfather was one of the lead sculptors of sculptors lead the of one wasgrandfather child brought up Irish Catholic in Brooklyn. My Brooklyn. in Catholic Irish up brought child Sheehans and the Masons. My Dad was an only an was Dad My Masons. the and Sheehans was born in 1956 to a proud Irish family,Irish the proud a to 1956 in born was . I go to Mass every Saturday. every Mass to go I . know a know to surprised be would people things hree (son) Rick Sheehan (son) NYPD Douglas Sheehan Douglas NYPD (son) Sheehan Rick amily: Stephanie Sheehan (spouse) PAPD(spouse) Sheehan Stephanie amily: Delivery Newspaper Job: irst Massapequa international and I was also a also was I and international Massapequa Heart the Cancer,and Awareness Suicide board member of the league. the of member board Foundation. . I managed Little League NYS Champions NYS League Little managed I . Breast and such work volunteer into Big . R bad guys of this economy which we all know all we which economy this of guys bad es I do. Employers and right wing right and Employers do. 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My son Douglas married Douglas son My proud. eed to be made to enhance to made be to eed and attended night attended and 94/Vice President 94/Vice Local IAFF Association family. Island, New YorkNew his Island, with U S Uniformed Firefighters Uniformed company/position: Current SLEVIN JAMES currently re currently Local 802. Local Degree in Sociology.in He Degree Bachelor's a earned a proud principle officer of officer principle proud a Sheehan Richard head: et jpg se Richard Sheehan Richard se in Long in sides JOHN P. TOLMAN P. JOHN What it taught m taught it What Where you live: Plymouth, MA Plymouth, live: you Where Three things people would be surprised to know to surprised be would people things Three I believe the labor movemen labor the believe I Do you think that the labor movement is still is movement labor the that think you Do I positively believe this. The labor movement was movement labor The this. believe positively I First Job: My first job was as a golf caddy when I when caddy golf a as was job first My Job: First MA Brighton, Birth: of Place of Brotherhood company/position: Current J tremendous faces country Absolutely.Our As changing to adapt to has labor that think you Do Do you think that the labor movement is still is movement labor the that think you Do 3. I have 6 sisters and I am the youngest. Some youngest. the am I and sisters 6 have I 3. Metropolitan the in extra an as Appeared 2. Status: Married Status: 1. Attended Medical School in St. Petersburg St. in School Medical Attended 1. Family: Christine Tolman,ChristineFamily:Jeff, Caroline, Wife; Three things people would be surprised to know to surprised be would people things Three 1. I backpacked through Europe when I was twenty was I when Europe through backpacked I 1. 3. I am a chocoholic. I love Hershey's chocolates Hershey's love I chocoholic. a am I 3. 2. I ran and finished the Boston Marathon in just in Marathon Boston the finished and ran I 2. Department Pension Fund which has almost $10B. almost has which Fund Pension Department Fire NYC the of trustee a also is He families. in assets. He has served on numerous educational numerous on served has He assets. in panels on topics related to pension funds. He was He funds. pension to related topics on panels involved in lobbying for Firefighters and their and Firefighters forlobbying in involved previously n previously and is now in his fourth term. He is actively is He term. fourth his in now is and your main arguments affirming this view? this affirming arguments main your but only those that adapt will remain relevant. remain will adapt that those only but economy.of Unions type this to adapted have they has economy.membership Union "service" a to economy "manufacturing" a from evolving been your main arguments affirming this view? this affirming arguments main your relevant in today's economy, and what would be would economy,whattoday's and in relevant Deaf and his father is retired f retired is father his and Deaf to come to a mutually agreed upon resolution. upon agreed mutually a to come to are essential to the growth of the middle class, middle the of growth the to essential are as memberships their grow to able been have that unions are There adapting. been has and shifted has economy US The challenges. many has but John Slevin, was the proprietor of The Shannon The of proprietor the was Slevin, John Grandfather,His Down. and Kerry, Leitrim from relevant in today's economy, and what would be would economy,whattoday's and in relevant elected to the Uniformed Firefighters Association Firefighters Uniformed the to elected ever person youngest the became he 2002 of Legal 100." Legal "Irish the and 40" under "40 Capitol's The 40," union jobs. Healthcare, pensions and social and pensions Healthcare, jobs. union received his JD from CUNY School of School CUNY from JD his received He NY. Bronx, and NY Durham, East in View hail grandparents Jim's Board. Executive UFOA Slevin, son Colin James Slevin James Colin son Slevin, people ask me how I survived but I wouldn't have wouldn't I but survived I how me ask people was 12 years old, and I also ran a paper route. paper a ran also I and old, years 12 was take? adapting such any should formwhat and times, order to ensure those benefits remain in place we place in remain benefits those ensure to order assigned to Ladder Company 7. In 2000 he 2000 In 7. Company Ladder to assigned was and Firefighter NYC a became he 1995 In University.Fairfield then Prep Fordham attended the on Representative Chief's elected the was is a very humbling game. humbling very a is wanted it any other way.other any it wanted it was a non-singing role. non-singing a was it Fortunately Domingo. Placido with "Aida" Opera's founded on opportunities and the labor class labor the and opportunities on founded & National Legislative RepresentativeLegislativeNational & Trainmen/Vice& President Engineers Locomotive Labor.does Labor so economically challenges will have to work with lawmakers and employers and lawmakers with work to have will in and future the in changes see will security about me about are created I believe many of them w them of many believe I created are grow.jobs to As economy our allow that policies to waybest The challenges. those overcome to parties all from politicians with work to needs promote good paying jobs is by supporting by is jobs paying good promote Johanna, Children Johanna, Russia in Russia over three hours as well as several other road other several as well as hours three over old. years me about races. mom is retired from St. Joseph School for the for School Joseph St. from retired is mom His sisters. older six has He Slevin. Mary im Slevin was born in 1972 to James and James to 1972 in born was Slevin im amed to The Irish Echo's "40 under "40 Echo's Irish The to amed 1 994. e: My first job taught me that golf that me taught job first My e: realize I wanted a more a wanted I realize me made it but job great a was It me: taught it What Local of Member - Clerk Status: Married Status: career.challenging 1199) of part (Now 144 Unit Hospital Job: First P Family: Wife, Corinne Wife,Family: City,NY Island Long live: you Where lace of Birth: Bronx, NY Bronx, Birth: of lace t is still relevant today relevant still is t rom the FDNY and FDNY the rom Law.June In ill become ill . Page 45 / Irish Echo / NOVEMBER 6 - 12, 2013 / www.irishecho.com Page Page 46 IRISH LABOR 100

which is the main Allston/Brighton. During consumer in the economy. this time he continued his Do you think that labor studies at night and has to adapt to changing received a Bachelor's times, and what form Degree in Law and Labor should any such adapting Studies from the take? University of Labor was founded on Massachusetts at Boston. uplifting the social welfare In 1998, Steven was of all people and I believe elected to the the fundamentals have to Massachusetts State go back to its roots. Some Senate where he served leaderships are caught up in titles for themselves seven terms and was a member of the Senate and not the whole membership that they President's leadership team until being elected as represent. the President of the Massachusetts AFL-CIO in 2011. He and his wife Susan live in Brighton with ince 2006, John Tolman has served as Vice their daughters, Victoria and Siobhan, and their President & National Legislative son, Steven, Jr. SRepresentative of the Brotherhood of

www.irishecho.com / www.irishecho.com Irish Echo / NOVEMBER 6 - 12, 2013 / Locomotive Engineers & Trainmen. From both a union and a railroad family, John has been active in advocating for labor rights, legislative and safety issues, and electing the right candidates in order to further enhance the labor movement. In addition to John's union work, he has been active in politics on the federal, state and local level, and served as an Alderman in Melrose, MA, in addition to being the Democratic City Chairman. He also served in community development and with several other non-profit organizations. John and his wife, Christine, have three children, Caroline, Jeff and Johanna. The family lives in Plymouth, MA.

STEVEN TOLMAN Current company/position: President, Massachusetts AFL-CIO Place of Birth: Brighton, MA Where you live: Brighton, MA First Job: Star Market What it taught me: My first job, mopping floors and cleaning the aisles in the Star Market grocery store, taught me about being thorough and paying attention to detail. My managers insisted on a spotless appearance for their customers and it was my responsibility to ensure that the store was up to their strict standards. That experience also taught me that every single job is important to the success of an organization, and no matter what your role is, you should take pride in your work and treat it with the utmost seriousness. Status: Married Family: Wife Susan, daughters Victoria and Siobhan, and son Steven, Jr. Three things people would be surprised to know about me 1. I took piano lessons after high school and still enjoy playing. I've been known to clear rooms pretty quickly when I start to play. 2. I love animals, especially dogs. 3. I am a true believer and a strong and committed advocate for a united Ireland. Do you think that the labor movement is still relevant in today's economy, and what would be your main arguments affirming this view? The Labor Movement is absolutely still relevant and it is needed perhaps more than ever. Just a few short decades ago nea rly a third of Americans had a union which guaranteed them good wages and affordable healthcare. As union density has shrunk, so has the idea of economic security for so many Americans. As outsourcing and off- shoring continue to cause a slow bleed of good union jobs, workers in new industries are beginning to realize that the only way to achieve the family-sustaining wages of traditional industries is to unionize. Additionally, as working people come under increasing attack from the extreme right wing, it is only the Labor Movement that has the ability to fight back against the right wing corporate agenda. Do you think that labor has to adapt to changing times, and what form should any such adapting take? Any organization, if it intends to be successful, should be open to adaptive measures. However, our core commitment must always remain with our members in the workplace even as we seek to enhance our role in the communities by finding new allies in the fight for economic and social justice.

teven was born the sixth of eight children in Brighton, Massachusetts and grew up in a Sunion household in Watertown. Shortly after beginning work for Amtrak in 1972, Steven got involved with his union and rose through the ranks of the Transportation Communications International Union to become the Division Chairman of New England while continuing to work full time for the railroad. He graduated the Harvard Trade Union Program in 1980. In 1994, Steven was elected to the Massachusetts House of Representatives from his community of Page 47 / Irish Echo / NOVEMBER 6 - 12, 2013 / www.irishecho.com Page Page 48 IRISH LABOR 100 www.irishecho.com / www.irishecho.com Irish Echo / NOVEMBER 6 - 12, 2013 / Page 49 / Irish Echo / NOVEMBER 6 - 12, 2013 / www.irishecho.com Page Page 50 IRISH LABOR 100 www.irishecho.com / www.irishecho.com Irish Echo / NOVEMBER 6 - 12, 2013 / Page 51 / Irish Echo / NOVEMBER 6 - 12, 2013 / www.irishecho.com from 89-19 Avenue 97th Congratulations Ozone Park, NY 11416 Matthew Chartrand Matthew Business Manager/FST 2013 Irish Labor Honoree 2013 of Iron Workers Local 361

The Officers and Members of Iron Workers Local 361 Board

Business ManagerBusiness Emeritus Raymond Zinser John Cush Anthony DeBlasie Trustees to Union Security Funds Chartrand Matthew John Jr. Delaney John Cush Anthony DeBlasie Matthwe Chartrand Matthwe Delegates to District Council of Iron Workers Conductor Dave Broderick Diego Dumas Diego Sergeant-At-Arms Vincent DiGiacomoVincent Kevin Delaney Kevin Anthony Cush Trustees

Paul Schwan Paul John Cavanagh Robert White Examining Baord George Jr. Goodleaf Francis DeBlasie Joseph Casino Geroge Berry Executive Board Recording Secretary John DelaneyJohn Jr. Vice President,Vice Business Agent John Cush John Assistant Apprentice Coordinator President Anthony DeBlasie Anthony Business Manager/FST Matthew Chartrand Page Page 52 IRISH LABOR 100 www.irishecho.com / www.irishecho.com Irish Echo / NOVEMBER 6 - 12, 2013 / Page 53 / Irish Echo / NOVEMBER 6 - 12, 2013 / www.irishecho.com Page Page 52 IRISH LABOR 100 www.irishecho.com / www.irishecho.com Irish Echo / NOVEMBER 6 - 12, 2013 / Page 55 / Irish Echo / NOVEMBER 6 - 12, 2013 / www.irishecho.com Page Page 56 IRISH LABOR 100 www.irishecho.com / www.irishecho.com Irish Echo / NOVEMBER 6 - 12, 2013 / Page 57 / Irish Echo / NOVEMBER 6 - 12, 2013 / www.irishecho.com Page Page 58 IRISH LABOR 100 www.irishecho.com / www.irishecho.com Irish Echo / NOVEMBER 6 - 12, 2013 / Page 59 / Irish Echo / NOVEMBER 6 - 12, 2013 / www.irishecho.com Page Page 60 IRISH LABOR 100 www.irishecho.com / www.irishecho.com Irish Echo / NOVEMBER 6 - 12, 2013 / Page 61 / Irish Echo / NOVEMBER 6 - 12, 2013 / www.irishecho.com Page Page 62 IRISH LABOR 100 www.irishecho.com / www.irishecho.com Irish Echo / NOVEMBER 6 - 12, 2013 / Page 63 / Irish Echo / NOVEMBER 6 - 12, 2013 / www.irishecho.com Page Page 64 IRISH LABOR 100 www.irishecho.com / www.irishecho.com Irish Echo / NOVEMBER 6 - 12, 2013 / Page 65 / Irish Echo / NOVEMBER 6 - 12, 2013 / www.irishecho.com Page Page 66 IRISH LABOR 100 www.irishecho.com / www.irishecho.com Irish Echo / NOVEMBER 6 - 12, 2013 / Page 67 / Irish Echo / NOVEMBER 6 - 12, 2013 / www.irishecho.com www.irishecho.com / Irish Echo / NOVEMBER 6 - 12, 2013 / Page 68 Calling allFlynns, O’Malleys No matter what year your familycameover from Irelandthere’s never beenabetter time Plan avisitnow andenjoywithyour connecting family, your roots. andyour friends Irish to goback!And andcolleagues. planto thewholefamilyand/orfriends bring Where and Schweitzenburgs. ever you live intheUnited States it’s never beeneasierto getto Ireland. Plan your visitnow at Ireland.com So goon!– So What are you waiting for?