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Liam Gallagher, second from left, who has been named as the chairman Irish Executive of Unite. Also included, are Kenny McAdams, chairperson, Derry Trades Union Council, Paddy Curtis, convenor, Derry city council and Eunan Friel, organiser. (0111SL101)
A Derry trade unionist has been appointed to one of Ireland’s most senior union positions.
Liam Gallagher was this week appointed the new chair of trade union Unite’s all-Ireland executive council.
Mr Gallagher, the Unite chairman in Derry, says he is honoured by his appointment to the senior national role.
“It is both an honour and a privilege to have been appointed to this position,” he told the ‘Journal’.
“I am aware of the many challenges that lie ahead in my three years as chair but I aim to do my best to represent all Unite members and to especially promote employment opportunities here in the north west.”
Mr Gallagher also revealed that Unite - Ireland’s second largest trade union - will hold their conference in Derry next year.
The Derry trade unionist holds a number of prominent positions in the city, in)cluding secretary of the Derry Trades Council and local Unite chairman.
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