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Rodney Bickerstaffe: in tribute to a legend
Trade unionists and figures from the labour movement remember the former general secretary of Unison – a staunch defender of the working class
Former Unison leader Rodney Bickerstaffe
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Dave Prentis
Unison general secretary
Rodney, or Bick as he was known to many, was a great personal friend to many of us and a dedicated champion of all the union members he proudly represented throughout his career.
He coupled a great sense of humour and love of laughter with a deep-rooted sense of social justice and commitment to Unison.
Our thoughts are with Rodney’s family, especially his wife Pat who was an ever-present support to him in all his work and was the love of his life.
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