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Quill, Michael J(oseph) (1905–1966)| Irish-born US labour leader. A founder of the Transport Workers Union (TWUA), he was its president 1935–66. He served three terms on the New York City council 1937–39, 1943–47. In his later years he was known for his aggressive tactics and feisty manner on behalf of his union's members. |
| Born in County Kerry, he emigrated to the USA in 1926, where he worked on the New York subways. |
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