Rest in peace Rod Donald
Tuesday, 8 November 2005, 10:28 am
Press Release: Public Service Association
Rest in peace Rod Donald
The Public Service
Association (PSA) today added its tribute to life of Green
Party co-leader Rod Donald.
PSA National Secretary
Richard Wagstaff said Mr Donald had been a tireless
campaigner for worker and human rights and was a strong
advocate of quality public services.
“We join with all
New Zealanders and express our sorrow at the death of Rod
Donald.
“Rod was a consistent and principled voice for
progressive politics in New Zealand over many
years.
“We appreciated, in particular, the commitment
he made to building strong relationships between his Green
Party and the trade union movement. We pledge to continue
to build that relationship.
“We extend our condolences
to his partner and daughters and to his Green Party
colleagues in and out of Parliament,” Richard Wagstaff
said.
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