Unite the Union has paid tribute to former leader Eric Holmes who has died at the age of 66.
Eric was appointed as the leader of Unite the Union in 2013, but stepped down in 2018 due to ill health.
He led the bus drivers through a series of strikes over changes to the terms and conditions in 2013.
Unite the Union paid tribute to Eric saying “he was a great mentor, advisor, a pillar of strength, a great man who truly cared and believed and advocated for workers rights, and fought many a good fight”.
It says “his legacy will forever remain and we send our heartfelt condolences to his wife Ann and all his family”.
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