The trade union movement in Northern Ireland was today mourning the death ofone of its most familiar faces.
Mr Terry Carlin, the former Northern Ireland officer of the Irish Congress ofTrades Unions, died after a short illness.
The Derry-born trade unionist was active in the ICTU for almost 30 yearsuntil his retirement in July 2001.
ICTU deputy assistant general secretary Mr Tom Gillen said staff were "deeplysaddened" by the news.
Mr Gillen said: "Terry worked for the Congress for almost 30 years and forwell over 20 of those served as Northern Ireland Officer.
"During this time he was at the forefront of the trade union movement."Terry will not only be remembered for his work on industrial and socialissues but particularly for his courage in leading the trade union movementthrough some of its most difficult years.
"Terry was instrumental in driving the calls for peace in our communitylinked to both work and progress."The ICTU will, in the future, honour Terry's memory in an appropriatemanner."
Mr Carlin leaves behind a wife, Una, and daughter, Angela.
Nobel Peace Prize winner Mr John Hume said: "Terry has given a lifetime of outstanding service to the trades union movement.
"He was totally committed to the trades union, its objectives and its workand in particular in working for all sections of our community.
"He was dedicated to improving the living and working standards of workersand the development of industry across Northern Ireland."
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