Rod Donald: passionate and tireless advocate
Monday, 7 November 2005, 9:03 am
Press Release: New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
Rod Donald: passionate and tireless advocate
“New Zealand
has lost a passionate and tireless advocate for sustainable
development and social justice” CTU president Ross Wilson
said today.
“Rod was a key influence in bringing the Green
Party and the union movement closer together and we have
worked very closely on many issues over the past four years”
Ross Wilson said.
“His working life is a testimony to his
commitment to the values and principles he so strongly
believed in” he said “From an early age he lived those
values and principles.”
“I am shocked and deeply saddened
by Rod’s sudden death, and I extend sympathy to his family
and colleagues.” Ross Wilson said.
“I also acknowledge
with grateful thanks his very significant contribution to
improving the lives of New Zealanders today and in the
future.”
ENDS
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