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From Dublin to Detroit: A St. Patrick’s Day Celebration of Solidarity
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Mar. 17, 2026 | IMMIGRATION | St. Patrick’s Day is a time when those with Irish roots — and those Irish for a day — come together to celebrate the traditions of the Irish American community. From step dancing and parades to corned beef and cabbage and a cold Guinness or two, the holiday welcomes all into its festivities. But beyond the music and celebration lies a deeper legacy: the profound influence of Irish immigrants on the American labor movement. Two weeks before the 1916 Easter Rising and just one month before his execution, Irish patriot and union organizer James Connolly wrote... Continue reading at Just Cause Teamsters
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