Vale Peggy Errey

Date: 02 December 2002

Peggy Errey, one of the South Coast's most loved and respected unionists passed away on the weekend after a lengthy illness.

Peggy was a stalwart of the Miscellaneous Workers Union holding the position of South Coast Sub-Branch President for many years, as well as in the broader movement having served on the Executive and being a life member of the South Coast Labour Council. Peggy's other achievements included her role in assisting the establishment of the South Coast Workers Medical Centre and the South Coast Workers Childcare Centre.

Above all however, Peggy made an enormous contribution to the rights of migrant women workers particularly in the cleaning industry, where she successfully mustered the collective strength of the movement in support of this struggle.

Arthur Rorris, South Coast Labour Council Secretary said,

"Peggy will be remembered for her lifetime of struggle both in and outside the workplace."

"Peggy Errey was a true pioneer for the rights of working women in our region and one of the great union women in Australia."

"Peggy's campaigning for equal pay for woman, her tireless role in promoting unity and solidarity in the South Coast union movement and her commitment to social justice over 40 years will be her lasting legacy."

Peggy Errey's Funeral will be held at 2pm Thursday, 5 December 2002 at Parson's,
34 Belmore St Wollongong.

Contact: Arthur Rorris 0409 223 029
Chris Christodoulou 0425 231 813

For further information

Contact:	Arthur Rorris
Union:	South Coast Labour Council
Phone:	0424 292888
Contact Mobile:	0409 223029

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